Last week, in an effort to help us connect with Nigel, C in WI was kind enough to share a recipe for Paco’s favorite treats. Paco is C’s shy, rescued Peruvian Paso. According to C, these treats bring Paco to his knees begging. Hmm. Would they have the same effect here at Morning Bray Farm?
First, here’s the recipe for Paco’s favorite treats:
1 c. bran cereal
1 c. grated carrots
1 c. molasses
1 1/2 c. flour.
Mix together. Put teaspoon full dough on greased baking sheet. Flatten with fork and sprinkle of sugar (like Peanut Butter cookies). 350 for 15 min.
We were fairly certain what the outcome of our baking experiment would be. Not surprisingly, we discovered we have four cookie monsters.
Bernard thought taking a picture of the treats was a ridiculous waste of time.
Ellsworth thought they were delish and immediately asked for a second.
Fergus thought he had died and gone to burro heaven. Keep in mind during all of this I was hollering at Don, “Wait, you all are going too fast. I need to take pictures!”
Oh, sweet Nigel. Would you like a cookie sweetheart?
Paco loves them, so you will too. Better hurry though, before Fergus gets it.
Oh dear! It fell on Ellsworth’s butt. (This place is a madhouse.)
Let’s chase that puppy down before Ellsworth runs off with it, okay?
Here you go, buddy. I then heard Nigel exclaim something about a par-tay in his mouth.
Meanwhile, I turned around to find Ellsworth still pleading with Don for a second cookie. As was Bernard’s, Ellsworth’s upper lip reach was quite impressive.
After everyone had their second cookie, Ellsworth got to lick the plate. I noticed something else going on then too. Look at Bernard’s mouth. He’s savoring that molasses goodness.
They all did it. Too cute, I tell ya.
Dear C in WI,
Thank you so much for sharing your recipe for Paco’s favorite treats with our mom. We loved them and think you and Paco ROCK. Hugs to you and Paco from all of us.
Love,
The Boys ♥
May 26, 2010 at 4:00 am
That is just the neatest story and cute pictures to go along … isn’t it neat when you find a treat that they enjoy and can savor occasionally!
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May 26, 2010 at 5:14 am
How exciting to find our Paco treats as today’s feature! Paco and I weren’t a bit surprised to find out that they were a BIG BURRO hit! Your pictures were adorable!
Note: The cookie color will change with the strength of molasses you use, so don’t worry if they look darker or lighter than these pictures. Just know they will all disappear quickly with lip smacking success.
PS/Dogs love them, too. My mini Schnauzer boys will “dance pretty” for bits of these treats. (Of course they dance pretty for just about anything but lettuce, so there you go…)
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May 26, 2010 at 5:38 am
Oh my, what a donkey won’t do for a little mol-ass-es. Too stinkin’ funny.
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May 26, 2010 at 7:09 am
I’m doing the happy dance – I just know this is what Nigel has been waiting for…. Before you know it, he’ll be eating out of your hands…. no pun intended… well, maybe.
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May 26, 2010 at 12:05 pm
Mmmm…yummy yum! You know what they say about the way to a fella’s heart. This may just be a clever way to win Nigel over.
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May 26, 2010 at 1:17 pm
Wow. Those are clearly the yummiest treats evar! 🙂
Love that upper-lip reach. 🙂
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May 26, 2010 at 2:25 pm
Too too funny! Actually, they look pretty good. We’re so glad that all the boys enjoyed their Paco-treats. Keep ’em coming.
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May 26, 2010 at 4:32 pm
Wow! I think I would definitely keep a fence between me and those muggers!!!
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May 26, 2010 at 4:46 pm
Donkey cookies. Who knew???? I’m going to save this recipe because one of these days I will have a couple of those cute things. Hopefully it will be sooner than later. I am loving your blog, just found it a few weeks ago and I really look forward to your posts.
Deb
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May 26, 2010 at 6:55 pm
I didn’t know but I’m saving this hoping that it will work on my ponies. What am I saying? My horses will eat anything….
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May 26, 2010 at 7:35 pm
OMG! The pictures.. the story.. the recipe!! This one’s a keeper. I’m sure my girls will love me (and you and C) for it. Thanks for sharing these wonderful donks with us… I always hate to miss even one single post. Priceless! -Tammy
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May 26, 2010 at 8:49 pm
Too funny, love the group shot at the end.
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May 27, 2010 at 10:17 am
LOVE the lips! You’ll win Nigel over yet. 🙂
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May 27, 2010 at 10:36 am
Lip smackin’ good, apparently! Bernard has such a cute little muzzle.
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May 27, 2010 at 1:22 pm
*Love* the upper lip reach. Too funny. 🙂
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May 27, 2010 at 1:26 pm
Ooops, forgot to mention. Here’s another recipe for donkey (and llama, goat & chicken – lol) cookies that my crew LOVE:
Baked Donkey Delights: http://critterfarmgirl.blogspot.com/2009/12/donkey-cookies.html
🙂
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May 27, 2010 at 5:55 pm
I’ll have to give this recipe a try, too. It looks lip smacking delish! Thanks, Farmgirl. 🙂
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June 8, 2010 at 1:43 pm
Oh…. the lips!!! How wonderful.
I’m now going to (privately) call Ellsworth “Cookie Butt”.
That last picture is the best. What a great group shot.
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