Last week I read that Americans will spend $703 million this Valentine’s Day… on their pets! Isn’t that astounding?
Don’t get me wrong. I love my 4-legged babies and I spend more than a little bit of money on them each year. I know you do, too.
Taking proper care of pets is an expensive undertaking, to say the least, when you factor in vet bills, good pet foods, training, and quality toys.
But Valentine’s Day? $703 million? Really? I don’t know about you but I’m thinking my dogs will be happier with something a little less expensive and a lot yummier than anything I can pick up at Target.
Like these heart shaped cranberry cookies, for instance.
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These adorable little cookies are the perfect treat for Valentine’s Day, and they’re made up of simple, wholesome, dog-friendly ingredients. Whipping up a batch of these is a great way to spend a snowy afternoon with your dog.
Now this is how you hygge with your dog!
By the way, if you’re looking for cute cookie cutters to make these little treats really special, let me recommend some really adorable ones. I love these dog-themed cookie cutters
But wait… there’s more! I’ve got a little Valentine’s Day freebie for you! Remember the adorable little Valentines we used to trade with our classmates in grade school? Well, I’ve created some cute little cards, gift tags, stickers, and more just for you!
Just take a peek below to see what I mean.
So cute, right? Click here to get your freebie now! I recommend printing on 32 lb. copy paper or even card stock, but of course they can be printed on ordinary, everyday copy paper if that’s all you’ve got on hand.
And now for the main event: these adorable heart shaped cranberry cookies for dogs!
- 2 Eggs
- 1.5 Cups Almond Flour
- 1 Tablespoon Coconut Oil
- 3-4 Tablespoons Coconut Flour
- 1/2 Cup Dried Cranberries
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees
- Beat the eggs and set aside
- Combine almond flour, coconut oil, and dried cranberries in a bowl.
- Add in the eggs and knead the ingredients with your hands. Dough will be wet and sticky.
- Add in the coconut flour one tablespoon at a time to achieve a consistency that is easy to roll out and not overly sticky. This should take approximately 3-4 TBSP.
- Roll out the dough and cut out the treats using heart shaped cookie cutters.
- Place the treats on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until crisp.
If you decide to make these for your dog, please share a photo over on my Facebook page!
Amanda says
February 11, 2015 at 12:24 pmThis is a nice easy recipe! Definitely one to add to my arsenal! Also, sharing!
Ann Staub says
February 11, 2015 at 12:40 pmYummy! I wonder if Shiner would like the cranberries or spit them out… nah she’d eat them probably! I know my 2 boys would love them!
Kim says
February 11, 2015 at 12:43 pmThose look like I would enjoy eating them!!
Jessica Shipman | Beagles and Bargains says
February 11, 2015 at 1:44 pmTHESE LOOK SO GOOD. Super cute for Valentine’s Day!
It's Dog or Nothing says
February 11, 2015 at 10:10 pmThe fluffies will have to share these π
Susan and the gang from LifeWithDogsAndCats.com says
February 13, 2015 at 7:50 amLooks like an easy and delicious recipe!
–Wags (and purrs) from Life with Dogs and Cats.
Carol Bryant says
February 13, 2015 at 9:17 amGulity as charged with buying my little man Valentine presents. And these treats look easy enough for even this bad chef to make – ty for sharing and have a great weekend!
Susan Bewley says
February 13, 2015 at 9:50 amOh my goodness this recipe looks awesome! I can’t wait to try it with Reya!!!!
Jodi Chick says
February 13, 2015 at 10:41 amThese are so cute! Fe can’t have wheat flour, but I wonder if they would wok with another flour if I adjusted slightly. Cute!
Christina Berry says
February 13, 2015 at 10:46 amJodi, try almond flour. That’s what the original recipe called for, but we didn’t have any on hand so we went with the wheat.
Jenna "HuskyCrazed" says
February 13, 2015 at 10:45 amThese look fabulous!
α¦ husky hugz α¦ frum our pack at Love is being owned by a husky!
Amy Shojai, CABC says
February 13, 2015 at 10:54 amI had no idea the $$$ amount spent on pets was so high! Wow.
Jen Gabbard says
February 13, 2015 at 11:17 amIt really amazes me how much is spent on pets this holiday, I really had no clue. We’re not too big into buying gifts here so this is right up my alley. I’m a terrible cook but I know I can do these awesome treats – and I already have the ingredients on hand π I think Laika is going to be very happy this holiday without me having to spend a dime.
Beth | Daily Dog Tag says
February 13, 2015 at 11:29 amWow, I never would have guessed that people spent that kind of money on for their pets on Valentines Day! These cookies are cuter than any I’ve seen in the store. I’m sure my dogs would love these!
Rascal and Rocco says
February 13, 2015 at 1:23 pmThese look too good to eat! My dog can’t handle wheat or I’d be baking them up now!
Robin says
February 13, 2015 at 3:12 pmThose really do look yummy. Dogs get all of the best looking treats! I guess the problem with healthy treats for cats is that no matter what you do, it is just a piece of meat cut into a shape LOL Somehow that’s never very cute.
Aimee @ Irresistible Pets says
February 13, 2015 at 6:16 pmThese are so cute!
Fur Everywhere says
February 15, 2015 at 5:37 amWhoa, that is a LOT of money!!! I can see people spending that during the holidays on pets, but that shocks me for a day like Valentine’s Day.
christine paul says
February 24, 2015 at 12:22 amThese are so cute and they look so tasty!! I can’t wait to make these, this weekend π
Kinley Westie says
January 24, 2018 at 5:59 pmSounds tasty!
McKenzie Allyshia says
January 24, 2018 at 9:14 pmThat is so much more than I would have ever anticipated! I love my pups, but that is an incredible amount. I think a homemade treat would be just as great.
Ruth Epstein says
January 27, 2018 at 5:04 pmGreat recipe and am for definite saving it as I am looking for ideas for valentines for Madam Layla and this will be perfect although I am a lousy baker LOL. Thanks so much
Isabella Freeman says
February 6, 2018 at 5:25 pmRoughly how many dozens does this recipe make? Thanks so much for the recipe!