Peanut Butter PUP Cookies

Step 1: Preheat oven to 300 degrees.

Step 2: In a large saucepan, whisk together honey, peanut butter, applesauce, apple juice, and oil.

Step 3: Cook over medium heat until mixture begins to simmer and thicken.

Step 4: Remove from heat.

Step 5: Stir in rolled oats.

Step 6: Allow mixture to cool slightly, about 15 minutes then stir in the whole wheat flour.

Step 7: Stir enough all-purpose flour to form a stiff dough.

Step 8: Divide dough in half.

Step 9: On a lightly floured surface, roll one portion of the dough at a time to 1/4 inch thick.

Step 10: Cut out dough using a 2-inch cookie cutter shaped like a dog bone (or other desired shape).

Step 11: Place cutouts on an ungreased cookie sheet.

Step 12: Bake in oven at 300 degrees for 20 minutes.

Step 13: Turn treats over and bake another 20 minutes or until both sides are golden brown.

Step 14: When done baking all batches, turn off oven and place all the treats on one large cookie sheet.

Step 15: Place the cookies in the oven for 1 hour as oven cools.

Step 16: Store treats in an air tight container, cover. Store at room temp for up to 1 month. You can also freeze these.