Bow Wow Dog Biscuits

These homemade bow wow dog biscuits are healthy and economical. Your best friend will love you for them. Watch out you may want to eat them yourself!

2 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cups wheat germ
1/2 cups powdered milk
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp garlic powder
8 tablespoons bacon grease
1 egg beaten
1 teaspoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons beef or chicken broth
1/2 cup ice water
6 slices bacon, crumbled
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

In a medium bowl, mix together the grease, broth and egg. Add remaining ingredients. Mix until well blended. Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth. Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness and cut into dog bone or any other shapes using cookie cutters, or just cut into strips about 2"x3". Place 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes until lightly browned. Cool on wire rack and store in jar or zip-loc bag.