Homemade Dog Treats are my favorite way to show my pets that we love them like family! This homemade peanut butter dog treat recipe is an easy dog biscuit that I believe our pups would request every week if they could. I made this recipe in 2013 for my dog Scout, my first baby. I make them now for our two labs, Mabel and Daisy. Every pet deserves the love of a homemade treat and this is just the recipe to give them.
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What’s in this Dog Treats recipe?
I made these freshly-baked homemade dog treats to show our pets how special they are! They’re easy to make with just 5 main ingredients, and it’s easy to make extras to keep for later. Trust me, your dogs are going to absolutely love these peanut butter dog treats.
- Flour: I prefer to use whole wheat flour for dog biscuits for the extra nutritional value. Other types of flour are fine to use, as long as you know your pup isn’t allergic.
- Peanut Butter: This thickens the mixture into a dough, and adds tasty peanut butter flavor! Use a natural peanut butter and check the ingredients list–do not use anything with Xylitol (an artificial sweetener), which is not safe for dogs.
- Egg: Binds the ingredients together to form a pet-friendly cookie dough.
- Water: Adds a bit of moisture to help make the dough pliable.
- Honey: This sweetens the flavor just a little bit.
- Frosting: If you want to add a frosting for a bit of decoration, you’ll need more peanut butter and honey, plus hot water and cornstarch.
Note: Dogs can have allergies just like people, so while these ingredients are all safe for dogs in general, make sure you know what your furry friend can and cannot eat. I recommend giving them a small bite to test these treats out before you start using them regularly.
Flavor Variations
While peanut butter dog treats seem to be a universally-loved flavor, you can absolutely change up these biscuits for your pup.
Use other nut butters if you know your dog likes them and can digest them. We have also made them using equal amount of plain pumpkin puree or plain mashed sweet potato instead.
If you do choose to use different ingredients, keep an eye on the consistency of the dough–you want it to be quite firm and sticky. Add a smaller amount of these ingredients incrementally until it becomes firm enough to roll out and cut.
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How to Store
Once fully cooled, I store homemade peanut butter dog biscuits in an airtight container (very important) in the refrigerator, for up to 1 month. This recipe makes 24 medium dog cookies, so you’ll have plenty to share whenever your dog needs a healthy treat.
How to Freeze
This easy recipe for dog treats can be stored in the freezer for up to 8 months. I recommend placing a pan of them in the freezer for about an hour, then transferring them to a freezer-safe bag or container. This will prevent them from sticking together, so you can grab as many as you need, and keep the rest in storage. Move them to the fridge to thaw.
5-Star Review
“My husband and I wanted to bond over something, so we decided to make these for our two dogs. They go crazy over these. Cannot control themselves. I took a nibble too, and they’re not bad for humans either. They stayed nice and chewy sitting in a tupperware on the counter. Our smallest dog (8lbs) doesn’t like crunchy things, so the fact these are chewy was perfect. We even gifted some to the German Shepherd next door. We will be making these again!” – Sarah
These time tested dog treats have been made by thousands of dog lovers over the years and consistently rated as a 5 star (over 2000 5 star reviews!) – if only my 2 dogs could speak every time they eat these! I first made these in 2013 for my first puppy Scout (that’s her sweet face above). She was obsessed and my dogs now, Mabel and Daisy, couldn’t agree more.
Yes, peanut butter is generally considered safe for dogs to eat. As I mentioned above, I recommend using a natural peanut butter. Unsalted varieties are great, and you can even find peanut butters brands that are made for dogs. Be sure to check the ingredients list, and avoid anything that contains Xylitol, or other artificial sweeteners.
Yes, all of the ingredients in this dog treats recipe are considered safe, healthy, and nutritional. Peanut butter contains essential vitamins and healthy fats, and the whole wheat flour has extra nutritional value as well. Honey contains a lot of sugar (of course), but we only use a small amount.
You can use any type or shape of cookie cutter you like, including the classic dog bone shape, Christmas and holidays shapes, hearts, and more. If you don’t have a cookie cutter, use the rim of a glass to cut out circles. Find a Customized Cookie Cutter for your dog’s breed on Etsy for more fun options.
Yes! We’re using ingredients that are safe for both dogs and people. While I wouldn’t recommend snacking on these, if a little one gets their hands on them, they’ll be okay!
This recipe makes treats that are nice and chewy. If your dog would prefer a crunchier biscuit, roll out the dough really thin. You could also keep them in the oven at a lower temperature (200°F) for a while to help them dry out and crisp up.
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I made these for my friend’s dog who I was taking with me on a hike. He loved them. I ground sprouted oats into flour instead of using wheat. They turned out great. I gave my friend some and kept some for neighbor dogs.![5 stars](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAPAAAP///wAAACwAAAAAAQABAEACAkQBADs=)
Great. My dog loves them. I take her to the park and give treats to all we meet! I added bacon bits for extra yum!![5 stars](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAPAAAP///wAAACwAAAAAAQABAEACAkQBADs=)
my dog loves these he likes them better than his normal treats![5 stars](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAPAAAP///wAAACwAAAAAAQABAEACAkQBADs=)
Hi Wayde, we always recommend consulting your vet before feeding new foods. It sounds like your pup may have an allergy!
I tried making the pumpkin instead of PB, but the dough was really wet. Maybe I shouldn’t have used canned pumpkin. The PB recipe is great though.
Hi Michelle, pumpkin has a lot more moisture than PB, so you would need to add more flour to compensate!
Maybe don’t add the cup of water?![5 stars](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAPAAAP///wAAACwAAAAAAQABAEACAkQBADs=)
Hi! What can I use as a replacement for the honey in the cookie recipe since my puppy is only 3 months old?
We like pure maple syrup!
Thanks so much Samantha
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My dog love these cookies. I baked a batch for the pups in my local community. Thanks!!![5 stars](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAPAAAP///wAAACwAAAAAAQABAEACAkQBADs=)
Our dog, Indie LOVES them. She has been begging me for them all day!![5 stars](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAPAAAP///wAAACwAAAAAAQABAEACAkQBADs=)
So easy and both dogs loved them![5 stars](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAPAAAP///wAAACwAAAAAAQABAEACAkQBADs=)