Of all the years in recent memory, 2020 has got to be the most deserving of your observance of National Cookie Day! This Friday, make sure you have your oven preheated, your butter melted and your cookie cutters ready! Well you might not need all of that depending on your preference and recipe but get ready regardless!

Today we’re sharing some righteous recipes for you to celebrate the right way, alongside your dog! We’ve got a classic chocolate chip cookie recipe for humans paired with a pumpkin and peanut butter one for pups!
While we’d love to offer a single recipe that is satisfying for both people and dogs, it’s important to note that many classic cookie ingredients can have negative impacts on canines health-wise. It’s always a wise decision to avoid giving your dog chocolate and sugar. Both can cause significant harm to your pup’s health if consumed. And everyone knows that cookies are only tastier the more chocolate and sugar they have in them.

Chocolate Chip Cookies: (adapted from Allrecipes.com) 
Makes 12 cookies

• Preheat your oven to 350 degrees
• Add ½ cup of softened butter (1 stick) to a medium mixing bowl
• Add ½ cup of white sugar
• Add ½ cup of brown sugar
• Whisk together until smooth (often referred to as ‘creaming’)
• Whisk in 1 egg
• Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla
• In a separate bowl mix together 1½  cups of flour, ¼  teaspoon of salt and 1 cup of chocolate chips
• Add the dry ingredients to the first bowl and stir to combine
• Use a large spoon to portion out cookies and place on an ungreased baking sheet.
• Bake for 10 minutes or until the edges start to brown
• Let cool (just enough to not burn your mouth) then enjoy!

Now for the real treats!
Peanut Butter Pumpkin Dog Treats: (adapted from Allrecipes.com)

• Preheat your oven to 350 degrees
• Add two eggs, ½ cup of canned pumpkin, and 2 tablespoons (or generous spoonfuls) of peanut butter to a medium size mixing bowl
• Whisk to combine.
• Add 2 ½ cups of whole wheat flour, and ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon to the bowl and mix
• Turn onto a lightly floured surface and roll into ½ inch thick sheet
• Use your favorite dog themed cookie cutter to cut out cookies
• Bake for 30 minutes or until hard
• Let cool
• Give them to your pup and chow down!