March 20, 2023
Review RecipeHomemade Dog Treats
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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.
STEP THREE: Blend on low in a stand mixer until well blended. The mixture should form a dough-like texture.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
You can freeze this recipe for up to 8 months stored in an airtight container.
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.
You can certainly use either whole wheat or all-purpose flour in this easy recipe.
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Homemade Dog Treats
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.
Comments
Hannah Griffin says
These dog treats are a hit with my puppies! They like them way better than the store bought treats!
Michele Haman says
These were so fun to make. Just have a question. How do you store them?
Layne Kangas says
Hi, Michelle – here are the storage instructions:
IN THE FRIDGE: Store these homemade treats in an airtight container then place them in the fridge for up to two months.
IN THE FREEZER: Store these easy homemade dog treats in an airtight container then place them in the freezer. They can last for up to eight months.
Tin Lopez says
It is indeed convenient and affordable option. My dog loves it very much!
Rosa says
I’m certainly going to make these have big and small dogs all rescue love them all
Kimberly L Colclasure says
Can I use regular flour instead of wheat?
Janice Hampton Mercer says
I also use regular flour. Sometimes I use crunchy peanut butter because they love peanuts. Some say they shouldn’t have them but wondering why not. My dogs have never had a problem with them.
Sue says
These are so easy to make and our dogs LOVE them.
They have never liked store bought dog biscuits however these are a hit!!
Victoria says
I made these today. Funโs and easy. Thank you for sharing.
Kathy says
Is there away to make these treats gluten free my dog is allergic to grains wheat thank you
Samm says
Did you attempt it with sweet potato yet?
Layne Henderson says
Not yet, please let me know if you do ๐
Donna says
Can you use plain flour?
Rhonda Reed says
Do you r can you leave the peanut butter out.
Yvonne says
Are these Vet approved
Layne Henderson says
Hi, Yvonne — these are approved by my breeder. Feel free to check with your own vet before making! Thanks for stopping by ๐
Dianna says
Wondering if I can substitute pumpkin for the peanut butter?? Or if anyone has a recepie for treats that uses pumpkin??
Allison says
Diana I use 1 cup pumpkin puree instead of the milk. My 12 furry kids love them!
Suewendy says
I also tried the pumpkin . Love it .
Thanks for the suggestion , we are a dairy free home !