Now that trick or treating is over and most of us humans have indulged this weekend in some treats - how about cooking up some fall flavored treats for your pups! Here is a great recipe that will help you use up any spare pumpinns you have left over from Halloween!
Pumpkin Brownies
Brownie Ingredients:
1/2 cup vegetable shortning
2 eggs, slightly beaten
2 cups unbleached flower
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 cup pureed pumpkin
3/4 cup milk
Frosting:
8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
Directions:
Brownies:
Preheat oven to 350F (180C). Lightly grease a 9×9 x2 inch baking pan. In a large bowl, cream the shortening. Beat in the eggs. In a medium bowl mix together flour, baking powder, and cinnamon. Add pumpkin and milk. Mix thoroughly. Add the pumpkin mixture to the shortening mixture and blend well. Pour into greased pan. Bake for 40-45 minutes. Cool in the pan on a wire rack. Remove from pan and cool completely.
Frosting:
Cream shortening and beat in cream cheese. Spread frosting over cooled brownies. Cut into squares. Cool and store in a sealed container in refrigerator.
Yield: 40 to 44 brownies.
Recipie from “The Good Treats Cookbook for Dogs” by Barbara Burg
