Peanut Butter Pumpkin Puppy Treats

This weekend PetSmart is holding a 3-day Pet Adoption to find homes for furry friends in need of family.  Here is a little seasonal something to give to a four-legged love muffin of your choosing


Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup canned pumpkin
• 2 tablespoons peanut butter
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Whisk together the flour, eggs, pumpkin, peanut butter, salt, and cinnamon in a bowl. Add water as needed to help make the dough workable, but the dough should be dry and stiff. Roll the dough into a 1/2-inch-thick roll. Cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
3. Bake in preheated oven until hard, about 40 minutes.

Nutritional Information 
Amount Per Serving  Calories: 56 | Total Fat: 1.3g | Cholesterol: 17mg


from AllRecipes.com

Low Fuss, High Fun, No-Bake Buckeyes

No-bake peanut butter treats with chocolate coating..... mmmmmmm
The holidays are THE time for baking, and kids wanna be part of the foodie fun.  Here is a quick and easy recipe to whip up some holiday cheer. After all, November is National Peanut Butter Month... yea! 


Ingredients

• 3/4 cup Peanut Butter 
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1-1/4 cups semisweet chocolate morsels (1-1/4 cups = 7-1/2 oz)
• 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening

Directions

1. Blend peanut butter, butter, salt, and confectioner's sugar together in a medium bowl with an electric mixer on low speed. Mixture will be stiff. Line sheet pan with wax paper. Roll peanut butter mixture into small, bite-size balls, about 3/4-inch round. Refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes.
2. Place morsels and shortening in top of double boiler with simmering water in the bottom. Melt ingredients over medium-low heat; blend well. Remove from heat.
3. Insert wooden pick into top of chilled peanut butter ball. Dip into melted chocolate, leaving only the top 1/4 of peanut butter ball uncovered for typical "buckeye" appearance. Place coated side on prepared sheet pan. Repeat until all pieces are coated. Refrigerate until chocolate is set, about 30 minutes. Place in airtight container; keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

from the Peter Pan company