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!
I know. Dog treats on Damn Delicious? I never thought I’d see the day. But with this face, I just couldn’t resist.
No, but really, 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?
Nothing beats the homemade version and I know exactly what’s going into his food instead of all those suspicious by-products.
Best of all, these homemade treats are incredibly easy with ingredients you already have on hand – peanut butter, some leftover pumpkin puree from the holidays, eggs and whole wheat flour.
And bone-shaped cookie cutters are just so much fun to work with. I used these and made several different sizes, although I certainly favored the smallest ones. They are just too cute.
But you can really use any kind of cookie cutter you want – hearts, stars, dog houses, paws, etc. It’s up to you! Just be sure to adjust baking time as needed – the longer they bake, the crunchier they are so it’s really up to your pups’ preferences.
And believe me when I tell you that your pup is going to LOVE these so much!
Please consult with your pet’s veterinarian regarding possible allergies your dog may have.
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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This recipe is incredible! The treats are so easy to make and my dogs love them!
Thank you so much!
These are so easy and way better than anything from the store. My dog loves them! Just ordered bone shaped cookie cutters! Thank you for sharing!
This recipe worked super well and was quick too. I was able to make a batch for my dog’s birthday and needless to say, she loved them. I would recommend this recipe to my friends with dogs!
Absolute stunner! My cocker spaniel, who tends to be a very fussy eater, kept begging for more! Thank you!
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This is a great recipe, easy to put together and my dog loved the treats! I made about 150, left them out to cool down and bagged them to send to friends for the holidays. A week later I am finding out that they are developing mold. Any recommendations to make them last longer? Perhaps I should be baking then for a longer period so they are drier? Maybe also keeping them in a cellophane bag instead of a ziplock? I am going to attempt again later this week.
Store any extra in a Ziploc in the freezer and pull a few out as needed. They don’t take long to thaw at all
I’ve made these many times and am finally commenting. They are absolutely great. Both my dogs love them. I use a pizza cutter on the dough and cut them into very small squares to use for training treats. I double the recipe and then freeze them after baking because, yes, they will get moldy. I then pull out a weeks worth at a time.
I made these for all the dogs that come to the coffee shop. Just sensational making more today
Hi, i think berne gonna love these treats! Thanks for sharing this recipe. The best thing is that, It’s a great treat for both of us!
Dogs loved them! Used Christmas cookie cutters and made the perfect Christmas cookies for the boys! (even our super picky boy loved them!!)
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it was great I loved it
I made these and was wondering how long they kept out of the fridge
Pupperiffic!!! I added about a tablespoon of applesauce (unsweetened) to get the dough to come together. Fabulous recipe and my 11 YO daughter made it mostly herself. Thank you
My dog absolutely loved these!!! The only problem I had throughout making them is that they puffed up a lot in the oven. Any ideas to solve this?
That’s the point Caroline
Poke holes in them with a fork before baking to let the heat pass through them.
These are awesome, and Benji loves them, but I made a little switch; instead of the eggs, I substitute applesauce, which adds a little sweetness, and he can’t get enough of them!
Made these for the first time today and my dog loves them! We also made them to give to friends’ and neighbors’ dogs for Christmas. Hope they love them just as much!
I cut these into 1″ rounds for my puppy and bake them for ~40 minutes (flipping halfway) to ensure they are extra crunchy. My pup goes crazy for these treats and I’ve made them twice now.
We had so much fun making these treats. As they were in the oven, our dog walked over to the oven sniffing! After they cooled down, we gave them to River and she loved them! We even tried the store bought treats vs this recipe and she went straight to these dog treats. Thank you for a wonderful recipe.
Can I eat these cuz they look hella good. My dog loves these treats and they are for sure much healthier than store bought treats.
Hi! Yes, you may eat them!
Hi! I made these last year for my dog and a made a few dog friendly Christmas “cookie” bags for friends and dog walking clients. They all loved them! I’m planning on making them again this weekend but I’m curious if I could substitute whole rice flour instead of whole wheat flour? Our new puppy is on a gluten free diet but I’d like her to be able to enjoy them as well. Have you tried this? How were the results? Thanks!
Mine are in the oven now and I switched out the wheat flour for almond flour. I’ll let you know how the turn out!
I am planning to make as give always…how do they turn out with almond flour?