Are they supposed to be chewy, or dog treats?

Mine turned out pretty chewy in consistency but I thought that they would have turned out more rigid. Did I use too much peanut butter and not enough cornstarch? Did I microwave them too long? Did I use the wrong type of peanut butter?

Chef's Answer ~ They are suppose to be chewy. The "lollipop" term is a general statement, not an exact definition of what the end dog treat will be like. Like the turkey and stuffing dog treat recipe is made with turkey baby food, bread crumbs and spices, not actual turkey meat and traditional stuffing.

In addition, one reason lollipops are hard is because of the high amount of sugar that solidifies to make a glossy hard treat. Since our dogs don't need all that extra sugar, this treat is meant to be more chewy.

I hope this has helped, and I hope your dog liked the treats, even if they were chewy instead of hard. Happy Dog Treat Baking! :)

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Are they supposed to be chewy, or dog treats?

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Dog Cakes
by: Anita

Hi there

Is the Banana Pecan Cake meant to be of a heavy chewy consistency?

Thanks in advance

Anita

Chef's Answer ~ No, it should be lighter, more like a human cake. You can reduce the amount of liquid in the recipe to make it heavier if you're willing to experiment. :)

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