Homemade Peanut Butter Dog Treats
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The easiest homemade dog treats ever – simply mix, roll and cut. Easy peasy, and so much healthier than store-bought!
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I know. Dog treats on Damn Delicious? I never thought I’d see the day. But I’ve been spending a lot of time and money shopping for good-quality dog treats for Butters here, but then I thought, why not just make them at home?
reasons to make homemade peanut butter dog treats
- So stinking easy to make
- Short 4 ingredient list, most of which you probably have on hand
- Healthier ingredients – no added preservatives, fats or chemicals
- Economical and cost-effective
- Freezer-friendly to extend shelf-life
- Guaranteed favorite with your pups
- Makes for great gifts for pup friends, birthdays and holidays
Ingredients
Pumpkin puree
Pumpkin puree is great for digestive health for your pup. Always use pure pumpkin puree with no added sugar, salt, fat or spices.
Peanut butter
A hero ingredient here! Always opt for natural, unsalted peanut butter without added sugar or artificial sweeteners such as xylitol.
Eggs
Not only are eggs a nutritious source of protein, healthy fats, vitamins and minerals, but they also serve as a binding agent to hold the dog treats together.
Whole wheat flour
We prefer whole wheat flour as it contains more nutritional value than all-purpose flour. Rice flour can also be used as a gluten-free option.
tips and tricks for success
- Use your favorite cookie cutters. Bone-shaped cookie cutters are so much fun to work with but you can really use any kind of cookie cutter on hand – hearts, stars, dog houses, paws, etc.
- Adjust baking time as needed. The longer they bake, the crunchier they are.
- Shorter shelf life. Homemade peanut butter dog treats have a shorter shelf life as they lack preservatives compared to store-bought treats, making them susceptible to spoil relatively quickly.
- Feed in moderation. As always, give treats in moderation to avoid potential health problems such as diabetes and obesity.
- Consult with a vet. Please consult with your pet’s veterinarian regarding possible allergies, dietary restrictions and health concerns your pup may have.
freezing and storage
Storage
Homemade dog treats can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 weeks.
Freeze after baking
Let the dog treats cool completely. Transfer the dog treats to an airtight, resealable freezer bag, thawing overnight. Label, date and freeze up to 3 months.
pro tip
Use dog safe peanut butter.
Use peanut butter without added sugar or artificial sweeteners such as xylitol. Xylitol is added to peanut butter as a low-calorie sweetener. While safe for humans, xylitol is toxic to dogs, causing hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), seizures, liver failure or even death.
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Homemade Peanut Butter Dog Treats: Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, but all-purpose flour is high in carbs and does not offer much nutritional value.
Rice flour is often times used as a gluten-free option. It is easier to digest and can help with stomach issues.
These can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 weeks, or in the freezer for 2-3 months.
Homemade Peanut Butter Dog Treats
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup pumpkin puree
- ¼ cup peanut butter
- 2 large eggs
- 2 ½ cups whole wheat flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat; set aside.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat pumpkin puree, peanut butter and eggs on medium-high until well combined, about 1-2 minutes.
- Gradually add 2 1/2 cups flour at low speed, beating just until incorporated. Add an additional 1/4 cup flour at a time just until the dough is no longer sticky.
- Working on a lightly floured surface, knead the dough 3-4 times until it comes together. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Using cookie cutters, cut out desired shapes and place onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Place into oven and bake until the edges are golden brown, about 20-25 minutes.*
- Let cool completely.
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I LOVE this recipie. My Puppy LOVED it. Thank you!!
Do I have to refrigerate because of the eggs? How long are these good for?
Hi, how long do these biscuits last ?
I made these on Tuesday and by Sunday I spotted mold I’m not exactly sure how to stop them from growing mold, but maybe we need to refrigerate them?
Have made these many times for several of our friend’s dogs as we are currently dog-less. Super easy, and everyone begs for more because their dogs will do ANYTHING when they bring out the treats! I add an egg wash to the tops and increase the baking time a wee bit. The dogs don’t really care how they LOOK it’s strictly for the human eye! Thank you.
these were so good for my dogs i ended up giving them to my neighbors and my friends they’re dogs loved it keep up the awesome work!!! can you make more dog treat recipe’s like this one??? thx.
It was perfect the first time. I learn so much from you as well! Keep it up great post.
Okay so i did have to use self raising flour so they’re a bit misshapen, but my dog LOVES these. They smell so good and they’re so easy!!
can my puppy eat these?
Our Shih Tzu–Winston–LOVES these homemade treats!
Hi there! I just made these today and my dogs are going crazy over them! Wanted to know what’s the shelf life on these? Is it best to store them room temp or can they be refrigerated/frozen? How long do they last?
Thank you from Sky & Ivy !
Sooooooo good! My dog is obsessed with these treats!
These sound amazing!I know it depends on how big or small the treats are but on average how many does this make? Or maybe a rough estimate of how many pounds?
Thank you so much for this awesome recipe. It was super easy to follow and my dog loves it. I used brown rice flour and it worked great. Definitely my go-to recipe for doggie treats. 🙂
Hi! If I don’t have pumpkin puree, what would be a good substitute? Or can I leave it out entirely? Thanks!
U can just get pumpkin and mash it
Thank you!
i just used pumpkin soup and turned out fine!
You can use banana instead
Thank you!
instead for which one
I used sweet potatoe!
Thank you so much!
My dog “poppy” amazingly loved them!!!!
Thanks again, Keep making treats I think that you do a really good job!
-Leah
I’d love to try these! Can I use regular plain flour? or wholemeal plain flour?
I want to know that too!
Regular flour doesn’t have a nutritional value to dogs so that’s why most pup recipes call for whole wheat or non-grain flours.
Awesome cookie recipe… My dog loved these cookies… The recipe was absolutely perfect the dough was so easy to make and rolled out so easily… I have no idea what these other people are saying when they say the dough was too dry and crumbly and they couldn’t get it to roll out they really should stay out of the kitchen this was the easiest recipe to make great job
My dogs LOVED THEM! Next time I will cook them a bit longer. I also had a situation where they raised air bubbles in the middle, not sure why. Do you know the shelf life of these if I keep them in a glass jar?
Thanks for a great, easy recipe!
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We made this using a juice glass for a cutter, no shape needed however the cookie formed a pocket like a pita when we cut them in half to made the calories 20 each. Maybe i kneaded some air, but it was perfect for a pill or extra PB. I’ll never buy cookies again! Thanks
These dog treats my dog loved and it was so easy to make. I would rather give my dog these treats then the store bought treats.
I found this site while searching for some peanut butter treats to make for my fox terrier and the family pit bull, dalmatian, lab cross .
I got everything together and made these beautiful looking treats that night. The only substitute I mad was switching egg crystals with 2 Tbs water for fresh. I must say the dough rolled out silky with a great texture and baked up every bit as pretty as they look in the pictures! The smell is wonderfully worm with a light sweet touch. The cookies also take an impression well. I used the back of a fork and put “bark” and “woof” on some of them. To cut the treats I used a bone cutter 3 in x 1 in and with rolling the dough to the recipe thickness got about 68 cookies. Both of the dogs loved them!