Tasty Christmas Cookies for Cats Recipe
Delight your feline friends with these tasty Christmas cookies made from wholesome ingredients like pink salmon or tuna, oat flour, egg, olive oil, and catnip. These homemade cat treats are baked to perfection to create a healthy, flavorful snack that your cats will love during the holiday season.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 30 small cookies 1x
- Category: Pet Treats
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Pet-friendly
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 (5-ounce) can of pink salmon or tuna in water, no salt, drained
- 1 cup oat flour (made from old-fashioned oats)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 heaping tablespoon dried catnip
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your baking sheets with a Silpat mat or parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Make Oat Flour: Grind old-fashioned oats in a spice grinder or clean coffee grinder until they form a fine, light powder to use as oat flour, which adds structure to the treats.
- Combine Ingredients: In the bowl of a food processor fitted with a blade attachment, combine the drained salmon or tuna, freshly made oat flour, the egg, olive oil, and dried catnip. Pulse the mixture until it comes together into a thick but pliable dough with visible bits of fish and dry ingredients.
- Shape and Arrange the Dough: Roll the dough into small balls, about 1/2 teaspoon each, and space them evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Use a fork to press marks into each dough ball for texture and appearance.
- Bake and Cool the Treats: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes until they are dried on top and slightly browned. Remove from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheet before handling.
- Store the Treats: Once cooled, store the treats in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks to keep them fresh and tasty.
Notes
- Use canned salmon or tuna with no added salt to keep the treats safe and healthy for cats.
- Ensure the treats are completely cooled before storing to avoid moisture buildup.
- If you don’t have oat flour, you can easily make it by grinding old-fashioned oats as described.
- Store treats in the refrigerator to maintain freshness and prevent spoilage.
- Catnip is a fun addition but can be omitted if your cat does not like it.
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