These mini Christmas dog bones recipes are flavored with aromatic anise and colored a pretty red, using optional natural red beet powder or food coloring powder.
The cute mini dog bones make a great homemade holiday gift for the dogs on your Christmas gift list.
These mini Christmas dog bones recipes are flavored with aromatic anise and colored a pretty red, using optional natural red beet powder or food coloring powder.
Keep this dog treat recipe in mind for those last minute gifts. For those dogs that you almost forgot to include on your list.
Package the treats in a pretty holiday box like these gingerbread treat boxes or these holiday striped boxes with a window
. Or, package your Christmas bones in Christmas treat bags
, tied with brightly colored bows. Include a copy of the recipe, and the gift will continue to please the recipient—all year long!
Anise seeds, like cinnamon, are a favorite spice used to flavor human Christmas cookies around the holidays.
Dogs really enjoy the smell and taste of anise seeds, also. And these mini bones are sure to become a favorite treat at your house!
Combine these anise dog bones with apple mint Christmas mini bones for a festive Christmas treat mix.
Bake at 250 degrees F for about an hour. Check to make sure that they don't get too brown.
That's all there is to it! It doesn't take a lot of your time, especially if you use a bread machine to make the dough.
Make sure you try my other holiday dog treats:
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