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
Peanut Butter Coconut Oil Dog Treats
Peanut Butter Dog Treats
Ingredients
Dog Treats
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 large eggs
- 2 ยฝ cups whole wheat flour
- ยพ cup water
Drizzle
- ยผ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 ยฝ 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 ยผ-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 ยผ-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.)
Is there any other type of butter I could use my dog is allergic to peanut butter could you substitute almond cashew or sunflower butter instead
Feel free to swap out with a different type, and just know that sometimes a different nut butter is wetter so use a bit less if you find it is too sticky or add extra dry ingredients to create the right texture.
This was fun to make. I had to add extra water and I did add a third egg because mine were smaller . They turned out good.
So glad to hear you had success with the peanut butter treats for your dog. Thanks Judy!
Dexter love cookies, thank you so much!!
You are so welcome. Hope Dexter enjoyed the treats!
Really easy to make. Iโm not doing the icing because I ran out of peanut butter. Made 53 bone shaped treats. My lab couldnโt wait to try them he gobbled one right down.
Sounds like your lab is gonna have some good treats to snack on. Happy to hear.
The dogs ๐๐๐๐ love ๐ these treats. Making them frequently to keep the pack happy. Thanks for sharing.
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!
I meant the cookies were puffy lol
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 donโt 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
Can you use oat flour instead of wheat?
Yes! The bones will just be a little more dense and chewy with oat flour.
Can I use white flour instead of whole wheat? I donโt usually buy whole wheat, I will if I canโt substitute. Your recipe sounds like something my pup would like, I bought some little beef flavoured sticks and she doesnโt like them.
You can! Awww she sounds like she's a little picky.
My dog Samy girl loved them, even without the drizzle!