Vegetarian Teething Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 egg yolk, beaten
• 2 tablespoons blackstrap molasses
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour
• 1 tablespoon soy flour
• 1 tablespoon wheat germ
• 1 tablespoon dry milk

Directions

1. 1

   In food processor, blender, or mixing bowl, blend the egg yolk, molasses, oil, and vanilla.

2. 2

   Preheat oven to 350F degrees.

3. 3

   Combine the flours, wheat germ, and milk powder, and add them to the egg mixture to make a dough.

4. 4

   Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface.

5. 5

   Place the dough on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or greased lightly with a mixture of liquid lecithin and oil.

6. 6

   Cut the dough into rectangles no smaller than a baby's finger. Should be able to just fit into the baby's mouth.

7. 7

   Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.

8. 8

   Cool on a wire rack.

9. 9

   A baby's airway is the size of their pinkie finger. Babies should always be supervised while eating to avoid choking.