These Homemade Peanut Butter Dog Treats will make your peanut butter loving dogs go crazy! They're not only filled with peanut butter, but they have a cute peanut butter drizzle on them. They can be frozen to last longer and to keep the peanut butter drizzle firm. They're dog tested. Scroll down to see. Be sure to check out the Peanut Butter Pumpkin Pupcakes for some doggy cupcakes.
I created this recipe to run a fundraiser with my best friend and local consignment shop owner for a local nonprofit animal shelter that is trying to buy it's building they're currently in. It's going to be sold, and they're trying to reach the $75k mark for a down payment. The last I checked they have raised a little over $26k.
So for our fundraiser, we sold little bone cookie cutters with the recipe attached to it and had all of the funds go to Super Heroes In Ripped Jeans. On the weekends I would make up a batch of dog bones to give away.
As for this peanut butter dog treat recipe, you can get that right here.
My two beautiful pups seriously loved these easy peanut butter dog treats. I snapped a couple of photos of Ferdinand, our pit bull, getting a treat after he did a few tricks. Yes, that's snow in the picture. I've been making these dog treats for quite a while. Let's take a minute to admire my little baby hippo.
Ingredients for Homemade Peanut Butter Dog Treats
You're not going to believe this but these peanut butter dog treats only require 4 ingredients.
- peanut butter - Natural creamy peanut butter is ideal. Be sure to check the label to make sure it does NOT contain artificial sweeteners such as xylitol.
- eggs - large eggs!
- whole wheat flour - I highly recommend whole wheat flour, but all-purpose flour will do in a pinch.
- water - If you want more flavor, use a broth instead of water. Beef broth, chicken broth, or turkey broth would work.
How to make Peanut Butter Dog Treats
I love making homemade dog treats because they're so easy and the dogs always go crazy for them.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Add in the peanut butter and eggs in a bowl and mix.
- Add in the whole wheat flour and water and beat until dough ball forms.
- Dust your work surface with whole wheat flour and roll the dough out.
- Using a dog bone cookie cutter, cut out the treats and place an inch apart on the prepared cookie sheet.
- Press holes into the cookie using a fork or a skewer.
- Bake until the edges are golden brown.
Peanut Butter Coconut Oil Drizzle
Each homemade peanut butter dog treat is topped with a peanut butter coconut oil drizzle. The drizzle won't be firm unless it's stored in the freezer or fridge. So if you're keeping them at room temperature, consider leaving the drizzle off.
To make the drizzle, add the peanut butter and coconut oil in a small bowl. Microwave for about 30 seconds and stir. You'll want a consistency that holds its shape, but also is able to drizzle. If you find my measurements didn't do exactly that for you because there may be different consistencies in the peanut butter or coconut oil you use, try adding more peanut butter to thicken up the drizzle or more coconut oil to thin it out.
Grab a spoon or add the drizzle to a sandwich bag and cut a small hole in the corner of the bag. Place the dog bones on wax paper and quickly move the bag or spoon back and forth over the peanut butter dog treats.
Can you freeze peanut butter dog treats? Yes! They'll get soft and have a short life if you keep them at room temperature. I recommend freezing them and giving them to the dog still frozen.
What kind of peanut butter is safe for dogs? Peanut butter that doesn't contain artificial sweeteners such as xylitol. Always check the labels regardless of which kind you buy.
Can you use regular flour for dog treats? Yes!
How do you store homemade dog treats? You can store them in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days or in the freezer for 2 to 3 months.
More homemade dog treats:
Apple Peanut Butter Doggie Cookies
Peanut Butter Coconut Oil Dog Treats
Peanut Butter Dog Treats
Ingredients
Dog Treats
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 large eggs
- 2 ½ cups whole wheat flour
- ¾ cup water
Drizzle
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 ½ tablespoons coconut oil
Instructions
Dog Treats
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, add in the peanut butter and eggs. Beat with hand mixer until combined.
- Add in the whole wheat flour and water and beat until the dough forms a ball.
- Dust your work surface with whole wheat flour.
- Roll the dough out to a ¼-inch thickness.
- Cut out with the cookie cutter and place an inch apart on the prepared cookie sheet. They won't spread.
- Press holes into the cookie using a fork or a skewer.
- Bake for 18 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. This will depend on the size of your cookie cutter. Mine was 3 ¼-inch long.
- Store in an airtight container. The cookies freeze well after being baked and will last up to 3 months in the freezer.
Drizzle
- In a small microwave-safe bowl, add in the peanut butter and coconut oil. Microwave for 30 seconds and stir to combine. It should be a runny consistency but be thick enough that it doesn't thin out and not hold its shape.
- Lay the dog bones out on wax paper.
- Use a spoon or add the drizzle to the sandwich bag and cut a small hole in the corner, drizzle the glaze over top of each dog treat.
Notes
Nutrition
(Nutrition facts are an estimate and not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietitian for special diet advice.)
Larissa says
These were easy and my pups loved them! I did use chicken broth instead of water!
Do you store these in the fridge or just on the counter? Wasn’t sure if the drizzle would get melty on the counter.
Kathy S says
Excellent recipe!! I made these for my Lab and Westie and they Love them. I added a mashed banana as well as some crumbled bacon. Thanks for the great recipe.
Kerstin says
Absouslty love these as do my dogs and my families dogs but I have been asked if the nutrition and calorie info is based on on full recipe or per a certain size biscuit? Thank you!
Miranda says
Thanks!! The nutrition info is per a cookie. It will vary depending on the size of your cookie cutter.
Zoe says
Is there anything else I can use besides coconut oil for the drizzle?
Angel Marie says
My cookies didn't come out right. They are crops and nice on the outside but on the inside they are really rubbery like if there to much flour or I over mixed. They came out like rubber
Sunflower says
I found these to be rather flavorless, I even used chicken broth instead of water, tastes like too much flour. I’m not sure what to do to change that as I am new to baking dog treats. My pup didn’t care for these much either. With the first batch in the oven I had to flip them and bake much longer than the recommended time, and as another commented, they were rubbery inside. With the second batch in the oven I bumped the temp to 375 for the last 5 minutes and the texture is much better than the first ones. Though still flavorless.
Miranda says
Interesting. I didn't experience the rubbery texture on the inside.
Jamie says
Mine were the exact same! How does this happen
Miranda C. says
Over mixing can make the centers tough and rubbery. If you mix the dough. Lot or roll and cut/recut too many times they can get tough. I hope this helps!
Addyson Glor says
These cookies were amazing. My dog loved them and there so easy to make.
Faye says
Was wondering how many calories are in each treat?
Miranda says
According to the nutrition estimation at the bottom of the recipe, 107 calories per treat when making 30 treats. It could be more or less depending on the size of your cutter.
Skye C. says
I'm sure that these dog treats are awesome, and I would have loved to make them. The only thing is...I couldn't find the measurements. I didn't know how much of what to put in these treats, and I'm sure we've all learned the hard way what happens when we don't use exact measurements. I apologize for the inconvenience. I really thought these would be a good recipe, but try to find or add measurements.
-Skye C.
Miranda says
The measurements are there.. I'm not sure what you're talking about.
cristina says
I love this recipe SO much and my dog obviously loves them!
Miranda says
I'm so happy to hear that!
Jsm says
Went bad really fast. Not worth the time.
Miranda C. says
I'm sorry to hear that! Let me know what went wrong and hopefully I can help.
S Anderson says
My border collie loves these treats! I double the recipe and use a smaller cookie cutter, bake about 13 minutes and freeze what can't be eaten in 2 weeks. It's simple to make and not a lot of ingredients. Thank you for sharing the recipe.
Melissa says
Is there a substitute for coconut oil?
Miranda C. says
You can use melted butter, olive oil or canola oil
Rose says
Wow.. I can’t believe how incredibly rude do many people are! There dog treats they’re not supposed to be loaded with butter, sugar and everything that makes HUMAN cookies delicious but also causes obesity, diabetes etc. when over consumed! For crying out loud quit eating your dogs treats!
Rodney Smith says
I've made these several times,
My dogs love them, I used beef broth,,I cut them into bars. With a pizza cutter.
Ashlee says
Keeping them in the fridge for 3-4 days seems like a fast expiration date. Do you think that this is accurate and that keeping them in the freezer is ideal?
Miranda says
They will be fine in the fridge for 2 weeks but may become hard and dry so using them up sooner is better. I do prefer to keep them in the freezer but that's a personal preference.
Mary says
There are no preservatives in homemade dog treats, as opposed to store bought, which seem to last indefinitely. It’s best to keep some in the fridge for a few days and the remainder of the treats in the freezer.
Betty says
Hi I made this a few times for our dogs. Easy recipe and they like it. Nothing beats homemade! Thank you
Miranda says
Thanks Betty!
Maddie says
THERE IS NO MEASUREMENTS?
Miranda C. says
In the recipe box at the bottom of the blog there are measurements for all the ingredients 🙂
Allison says
Dogs can't digest wheat!
Miranda C. says
Most dogs can safely digest wheat. If your dog is sensitive to wheat, use oat flour in it's place. Simply grind whole oats in the blender until they are a fine powder. Use the same quantity of oat flour in place of wheat flour.
Angela says
I love that this recipe doesn’t take a bunch of ingredients to make. So easy and so quick to make, and my pup loved it so much that she kept going back for more. I’m looking forward to making more of the treats you’ve posted!
Joyce Carol says
I made these for my Dalmatian, for whom I am limited in ingredients because he is a stone-former. I made them like small drop cookies and did top them with the glaze. The recipe made 70 cookies, which I store and serve from the freezer. My dog loves them. I give him two at a time because they are small. The drop cookies are so much easier than rolling out dough and using a cookie cutter. Thank you for the recipe.
Kalyn Moore says
My dough is too crumbly to roll out ? but the pup loves the bit of the raw dough I gave him
Miranda C. says
Try adding a tablespoon of water! Some types of peanut butter are extra thick and have less oil. Adding a little water to the dough should help. Glad your pup liked the dough!
Cindy says
My dog Samy girl loved them, even without the drizzle!
Val says
Can I use white flour instead of whole wheat? I don’t usually buy whole wheat, I will if I can’t substitute. Your recipe sounds like something my pup would like, I bought some little beef flavoured sticks and she doesn’t like them.
Miranda says
You can! Awww she sounds like she's a little picky.
Tammy says
Can you use oat flour instead of wheat?
Miranda C. says
Yes! The bones will just be a little more dense and chewy with oat flour.
Teri says
I have a Great Dane and a long haired dachshund and I made these the other day and they both LOVE THEM!!! Next time I am making a double batch! I cooked them about 5 minutes longer after reading the other comments and they were perfect. Thank you so much- They don’t like ANY dog treat bones I buy but they LOVE these! I used bone broth instead of water and feel so good that I know exactly what they are eating when I make them myself. I am going to follow you and look forward to more recipes for my girls
Kaliah says
I'm a volunteer at the local animal shelter so I made this recipe as a treat for the pups. They loved them! This recipe was so easy to follow, didn't dirty up very many dishes, and was puffy. They looked so good that I wanted to try them! Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Kaliah says
I meant the cookies were puffy lol
Gail says
The dogs 🐕🐕🐕🐕 love 💕 these treats. Making them frequently to keep the pack happy. Thanks for sharing.