Meet Summer McKinny

Hi, I'm Summer!

I am a dog lover, craft maker, and great baker. And my big idea? To launch a small business of my own.

Hi, I'm Summer!

I am a dog lover, craft maker, and great baker. And my big idea? To launch a small business of my own.

Girl of the Year 2025.

 

Girl of the Year™ 2025: Summer McKinny™

Girl of the Year 2025. Summer McKinny.

Little treats, big love

Our Girl of the Year always brightens the day of customers at her small business, Waggy Pup Tails.


Little treats, big love

Our Girl of the Year always brightens the day of customers at her small business, Waggy Pup Tails.

Molly, 1944

Girl of the Year 2025. Summer McKinny.

Little treats, big love

Our Girl of the Year always brightens the day of customers at her small business, Waggy Pup Tails.


Little treats, big love

Our Girl of the Year always brightens the day of customers at her small business, Waggy Pup Tails.

Girl of the Year 2025

Waggy Pup Tails Dog Treats

2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
2 eggs
1/2 cup pumpkin
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Water, at least 1 teaspoon

Have an adult preheat the oven to 350F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

In a large bowl, stir together the flour, eggs, pumpkin, peanut butter, salt, and cinnamon.

Transfer the mixture onto the kitchen counter and knead with your hands until the mixture comes together. Add water if needed, 1 tsp at a time, until it’s easy to squish but not gooey. The mixture should be dry and stiff.

Roll the dough out with a rolling pin to about 1/2-inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut shapes, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.

With help from an adult, bake at 350F for 40 minutes. The treats should be golden brown and crunchy. Let cool before feeding to your dog.

Waggy Pup Tails Dog Treats

2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
2 eggs
1/2 cup pumpkin
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Water, at least 1 teaspoon

Have an adult preheat the oven to 350F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

In a large bowl, stir together the flour, eggs, pumpkin, peanut butter, salt, and cinnamon.

Transfer the mixture onto the kitchen counter and knead with your hands until the mixture comes together. Add water if needed, 1 tsp at a time, until it’s easy to squish but not gooey. The mixture should be dry and stiff.

Roll the dough out with a rolling pin to about 1/2-inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut shapes, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.

With help from an adult, bake at 350F for 40 minutes. The treats should be golden brown and crunchy. Let cool before feeding to your dog.

Molly, 1944


Get the fun rolling

with the best bakeshop around


Get the fun rolling

with the best bakeshop around

Girl of the Year 2025

Summer creates the perfect treat cart to sell her homemade dog cookies and frosted "pupcakes"

Includes an amazing array of pretend baked goods that any pet would beg for

From a stand mixer to measuring cups, Summer has everything to get creative in the kitchen

Fresh from the oven, it's time to load up her homemade dog treats


Girl of the Year™ Summer McKinny™

Our pet-loving, treat-baking American Girl® Girl of Year™ 2025 Summer McKinny™ brightens every day with adventures your girl will love! Summer’s™ world comes to life with an 18-inch large doll as well as doll accessories, playsets, and clothing for girls and dolls. Plus, furry four-legged friends add to the fun, especially Summer’s always playful, sometimes problem-making pets—Crescent™ and Fettuccine™. To learn more about our Girl of the Year’s story, check out the blog article "Why Summer matters."

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