Homemade Dog Cookies
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
24 cookies (or 48 small)
Homemade Dog Cookies
Description
Homemade Dog Cookies involve combining pumpkin puree, peanut butter, and egg yolk into a base, then folding in whole wheat and regular flour with baking powder to form a stiff dough. After rolling the dough about 1/4 inch thick, cookie cutters shape the dough before baking until crisp. The pumpkin adds moisture and nutrients, while peanut butter adds flavor and fat, making these treats more appealing for dogs. Once baked and cooled, these cookies have a firm, crunchy texture that dogs can enjoy chewing.
The recipe uses basic baking techniques, with care taken to ensure peanut butter contains no xylitol and that all ingredients are safe for canine consumption. The dough scraps can be reworked to avoid waste. These cookies can be stored airtight for up to two weeks.
These treats are ideal for training or rewards, offering a homemade alternative to commercial dog biscuits. They provide a controlled way to avoid unwanted additives in store-bought options and can be customized for your dog's preferences and allergies, but always check with a vet if unsure.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup pumpkin puree
- ½ cup peanut butter creamy
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl using an electric mixer, stir together pumpkin, peanut butter, and egg yolk until completely combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flours and baking powder.
- Gradually add flour mixture to pumpkin mixture until completely combined (dough will be quite dry).
- Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and roll out to approximately ¼" thickness.
- Use cookie cutters to cut shapes out of dough and transfer cutout cookies to prepared cookie sheet, placing at least 1" apart.
- Re-combine any dough scraps and re-roll and then cut out to use all of your dough.
- Bake cookies on 375F for 20 minutes for small cookies and 25 minutes for large cookies.
- Allow to cool completely before sharing with your pet.
- Keep uneaten cookies in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
Notes
- Ensure the peanut butter used is free from xylitol to keep treats safe for dogs.
- Check for any potential allergies your dog may have before feeding these cookies.
- Store baked cookies in an airtight container and use within two weeks for freshness.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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