Homemade Peanut Butter Dog Treats

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

Apple Peanut Butter Dognuts

Peanut Butter Coconut Oil Dog Treats