The Bean Diaries

Name: Bean "Chirruris" Owens
Breed: Crazy Teacup Chihuahua
Hometown: Oahu, Hawaii and Chula Vista, CA
Hobbies: running, jumping, humping, running away, bothering Princess, playing with Lilu, eating grass, snuggling with Lilu at night.

BEAN'S CHEESY GARLIC TREATS

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
• 1 Tablespoon garlic powder (not garlic salt!)
• 3 Tablespoons olive oil
• 2/3 to 3/4 cup tepid water
• Equipment: cookie cutters, preferably dog shapes

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

In a large bowl, combine flour and cheese and mix well. Add the olive oil and garlic powder.

Slowly add the water to the flour mixture, 2 tablespoons at a time, until you get a workable, yet slightly stiff dough. Don't be afraid if there are some crumbs left behind.

Knead the dough for two minutes.

Roll out on floured surface to 1/2" thick, cut into shapes. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Cool on wire rack. Refrigerate in airtight container.