Homemade Dog Treats

These easy, healthy homemade dog treats are a special recipe to serve your favorite pet!

Prep Time10

Cook Time17

Total Time27

Servings

Attention dog lovers! These Homemade Dog Treats are a special recipe to serve your favorite pet! Our easy dog cookie recipe is a great way to let your little puppy know they’re loved. They are so simple to make homemade — but if you feel like being extra, use a cookie cutter to get the cute shape.

Looking for more dog treat ideas just like this simple recipe? Try our delicious pumpkin dog treats recipe, too! Have cats? Make these easy homemade cat treats!

MORE DOG TREAT RECIPES:
Dog Birthday Cake | Banana Peanut Butter Dog Ice Cream

HOMEMADE DOG TREATS INGREDIENTS

You will need:

1 cup of peanut butter, smooth
1 tablespoon of molasses
1 cup of milk
2 cups of whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon of baking powder

SUBSTITUTIONS AND ADDITIONS

Variations: We use peanut butter in this homemade dog treat recipe, but there are lots of variations you could try. These include pumpkin, banana, sweet potatoes, or baby food. There are lots of options.

Flour: We have listed whole wheat flour in the ingredients as it contains more nutritional value but if you don’t have it on hand, you can also use all-purpose flour.

HOW TO MAKE THIS HOMEMADE DOG TREATS RECIPE

PRO TIP: The best part of these is how well they freeze. Make a double batch of this homemade dog treats recipe so that you always have a supply of your own homemade dog treats on hand.

STEP ONE: Preheat your oven to 350°F.

STEP TWO: Add all ingredients to a large bowl.

homemade dog treats process shot of ingredients being put into a bowl

STEP THREE: Blend on low in a stand mixer until well blended. The mixture should form a dough-like texture.

homemade dog treats process shot of ingredients being blended into dough

STEP FOUR: Once well mixed, put the dough between two sheets of parchment paper or on a floured surface and using a rolling pin, roll to approximately ¼ inch in thickness.

homemade dog treats process shot of dough being rolled

STEP FIVE: Use a cute cookie cutter or glass to cut out biscuits.

PRO TIP: We used a darling bone-shaped cookie cutter for our puppy treats. But you can use a traditional circle cookie cutter or a glass. If you have other cookie cutters in cute shapes, you could use those as well.

homemade dog treats process shot of bough being cut

STEP SIX: Place in oven on a baking sheet covered in parchment paper and bake for approximately 17 minutes. Cool on a cooling rack before serving them to your best friend.

PRO TIP: For a more senior dog whose teeth are not what they used to be, you can break the cookies into smaller pieces or put them in their bowl with a little water to soften them up.

homemade dog treats process shot after treats is baked

STORAGE

IN THE FRIDGE: Store these homemade treats in an airtight container then place them in the fridge for up to two months.

IN THE FRIDGE: Store these easy homemade dog treats in an airtight container then place in the freeze. They can last for up to eight months.

homemade dog treats lined on a baking tray

All the furry friends in the neighborhood will want a taste of these yummy homemade dog biscuits. A great alternative to store-bought cookies, these peanut butter treats contain all the ingredients your favorite family member loves and once they catch the smell of peanut butter they will gobble them up.

FAQ

Can I freeze these dog cookies?

You can freeze this recipe for up to 8 months stored in an airtight container.

My dog has sensitive tummy issues, will these cookies be ok?

Ultimately, you know best what foods your dog has issues with but this dog biscuit recipe avoids most common food allergies that trouble dog tummies so they should be fine.

Can I replace whole wheat flour in this recipe with all-purpose flour?

You can certainly use either whole wheat or all-purpose flour in this easy recipe.

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These easy, healthy homemade dog treats are a special recipe to serve your favorite pet!

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 17

Total Time 27

Servings

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Ingredients

1 cup smooth peanut butter
1 tbsp molasses
1 cup milk
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 tbsp baking powder

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Add all ingredients to a mixing bowl.
Blend on low in a mixer until well blended. The mixture should form a dough-like texture.
Put dough between two sheets parchment paper.
Roll to approximately ¼ inch in thickness.
Use a cookie cutter or glass to cut out biscuits.
TIP: We used a darling bone-shaped cookie cutter for our puppy treats. But you can use a traditional circle cookie cutter or a glass.
Bake for approximately 17 minutes.

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