Peanutbutter “Pupcakes”

April Fools! This recipe is just for your canine companion. It’s perfect for a Dachshund dessert, a Terrier tea party, or a Schipperke snack! This recipe makes about 18 drool-inducing mini-pupcakes.

Ingredients

  • 1 Large Egg
  • 1/3 cup Peanut Butter
  • 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil
  • 1/3 cup Honey
  • 3-4 Carrots (enough for 1 cup when shredded)
  • 1 cup All Purpose Flour
  • 1 tsp. Baking Soda
  • 1/3 cup Quick Cooking Oats

Directions

  1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Line a mini-cupcake tin with paper cupcake liners.
  3. Shred the ever-lovin’ crap out of 3-4 carrots.  (I use the grater attachment on the food processor, and then run the chopping blade to completely beat them into shredded submission.)
  4. Combine egg, peanut butter, vegetable oil, honey, and shredded carrots in a large bowl. (This will be a very thick batter, so do yourself a favor and use a stand mixer unless you have an extra-strong mixing spoon and a desire for hand cramps.)
  5. Add flour, baking soda, and oats to bowl and mix until well combined.  Dough will be the consistency of a very firm cookie dough.
  6. Roll into small balls and lightly press into prepared cupcake tin.
  7. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until tops begin to brown.
  8. Cool, and “frost” with some additional peanut butter mixed with flour to attain a good consistency for piping.
  9. Garnish with a tiny slice of carrot, or sprinkle with finely grated carrot.
  10. BONE Appetit!