Make these festive Christmas Dog Treats Candy Cane cookies with natural red dough and simple ingredients. A soft, wholesome holiday treat your pup will love.
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coconut flour (white dough) | ½ cup |
| Egg | 1 |
| Unsweetened applesauce | ¼ cup |
| Melted coconut oil | 1 tbsp |
| Coconut flour (red dough) | ½ cup |
| Egg (red dough) | 1 |
| Unsweetened applesauce (red dough) | ¼ cup |
| Beet purée or freeze-dried strawberry powder | 1 tbsp |
| Optional: Flaxseed | 1 tsp |
| Optional: Greek yogurt | 1 tsp |
Mix the coconut flour, applesauce, egg, and melted coconut oil in a bowl. Knead until soft and smooth. Add a tiny splash of water only if needed.
Step 2 – Make the Red DoughRepeat the same steps in a second bowl, then stir in beet purée or strawberry powder for a bright red, natural color. The dough turns festive without needing any artificial coloring.
Step 3 – Roll Two Dough RopesRoll the white dough into long ropes about the thickness of a pencil. Roll the red dough the same way, keeping the shapes even so the candy cane twist looks nice.
Step 4 – Twist Into Candy CanesPlace one red rope and one white rope next to each other. Twist slowly to make the candy cane stripe, then curve the top into a hook. Mini candy canes bake more evenly and hold their shape well.
Step 5 – Bake
Line a tray with parchment paper and place your candy canes on it. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 18–22 minutes, depending on size. Let them cool completely. They stay firm and hold their swirl beautifully, even after freezing.