Goat Treats
NOTE: These are for the goats, but you can eat them as well.
Wet Ingredients
½ cup corn oil
½ cup blackstrap molasses (or honey or corn syrup)
¾ cup applesauce (or apple butter)
1 ½ cups packed brown sugar
½ cup peanut butter
4 teaspoons vanilla
2 eggs
Dry Ingredients
6 cups whole wheat flour
3 cups oats (quick or old-fashion)
2 tablespoons cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
2 teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
(Optional) Extra Ingredients
2 cups of one or two of the following (or whatever you have on hand)
raisins, shredded carrots, bananas, or sunflower seeds.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
In large bowl, combine wet ingredients and mix until just blended.
In medium bowl, combine dry ingredients. Add to large bowl, a cup at a time with mixing. Add optional extras. Mix thoroughly. The dough will be very thick and sticky.
You can make these into individual cookies or a sheet cookie. I prefer the sheet cookie because they are easier to make and hand feed to the goats. To make a sheet cookie, drop spoonfuls onto 2 greased cookie sheets (12" x 17"). Spread the dough out evenly with your hands. (Tip: Use warm water to keep your hands moist while spreading.)Bake in a 375 degree oven for 25 to 30 minutes. While treats are still warm, cut into small pieces (approx. 1 1/2" x 2"). Makes approx. 144 treats.
After cooling, store in gallon plastic bag/air tight container. Good for approx. 2 weeks. Treats can be frozen for later, but mine never last long enough.