Pumpkin Patch Dog Biscuits

Here's an easy-to-prepare, healthy & yummy treat that's ideal for your trick or treating Tailwagger! Preparation time is less than 10 minutes, and most of the ingredients are probably already in your cupboard or refrigerator.

• 1-1/2 C whole wheat flour
• 4 tbsp butter flavored Crisco
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1/2 tbsp. ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tbsp. ground nutmeg
• 1/2 C canned pumpkin
• 1 egg
• 1/2 C buttermilk

Preheat oven to 400. Combine all dry ingredients. Cut in shortening. Mix egg with milk and pumpkin, then combine with flour mixture. Stir until soft dough forms. Drop by teaspoons onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes. Cool before serving. Store in airtight container.