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    Home » Recipes » Pet Recipe » Homemade Dog Treats

    Last updated: Oct 24, 2021 by Melissa Riker · 24 Comments

    Homemade Dog Treats

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    Homemade dog treats made with peanut butter and oats are always a HUGE hit! Peanut butter dog treats are quick and easy to make and perfect for gifting to the dog lovers in your life as well!

    (And for humans who love peanut butter be sure to try my Peanut Butter Apple Crisp, Peanut Butter Buttercream Frosting, Peanut Butter Cupcakes, and Peanut Butter Energy Bites!)

    A close up of homemade dog treats on a baking pan

    I first shared this homemade dog treat recipe the second year I had this little blog, way back in 2012. Back then we had an amazing golden retriever named Bear. He was a fabulous dog that was part of our family until 2016.

    In March of 2018 we were finally ready to welcome a new dog to the family and added Maisy, a Goldendoodle girl, to our household. She's been quite the addition and we love her so much. She's given me good reasom to start making homemade dog biscuits again!

    TIP: Make homemade dog treats at Christmas to gift to dog owners with your normal holiday cookies!

    A Golden Doodle laying on a wood floor

    Why make homemade dog treats?

    I love making homemade treats because I know exactly what is in them. Our golden Bear had some pretty intense food allergies so making dog treats from scratch gave me peace of mind.

    Why I love this treat recipe

    • These homemade dog treats are very easy to make and perfect for making with the kids.
    • You probably have everything you need already in your pantry
    • They can be ready in an hour so they are fast as well.
    • You can customize their look. I use these cookie cutters when making mine but you can use any shape cookie cutter or simply cut them into bars with a knife before baking.
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is peanut butter good for dogs?

    Natural peanut butter is perfectly safe for dogs, it is the ingredient Xylitol that is in some peanut butters that is poisonous to dogs. Xylitol is a sugar substitute so be sure your peanut butter does not contain that before using it in this recipe. Read more about peanut butter and dogs here.

    Is oatmeal good for dogs?

    Oatmeal is a good source of carbohydrates for dogs as long as:
    it is not given raw
    it is not prepared with milk
    it is not have added sugar or flavorings
    Read more about dogs and oatmeal here.

    How long do homemade dog treats last?

    Store these treats in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Keep in the refrigerator up to 1 month, and they can be frozen up to 6 months so make a double or triple batch and save some for later!

    How to customize this dog treat recipe

    • substitute the peanut butter with pumpkin or applesauce
    • use gluten free flour like coconut flour instead of regular flour is your dog is sensitive to wheat

    You might also want to try these homemade dog beggin strips recipe as well!

    You might also like my Chewy.com review, all about this pet supply delivery I just love!

    If you try this recipe, please comment and rate it below, I love hearing from you!

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    Homemade Dog Treats

    ★★★★★ 5 from 3 reviews
    • Author: Melissa
    • Prep Time: 10 min
    • Cook Time: 20 minutes
    • Total Time: 30 minutes
    • Yield: 50 1x
    • Category: pet
    • Method: baking
    • Cuisine: pet
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    Description

    It's easy to make homemade dog treats! No fancy ingredients, just pantry staples and you can have homemade treats in an hour!


    Ingredients

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    • 2 ¼ cups flour
    • ½ cup cornmeal
    • ½ cup quick oats
    • 2 tsp vanilla extract
    • 4 tbsp peanut butter
    • 2 eggs
    • ½ cup vegetable oil
    • ½ cup water

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
    2. Mix water, oil, peanut butter, and eggs until blended.
    3. In a separate bowl whisk dry ingredients.  Add to wet ingredients and mix to form a ball.  Add more flour if dough is sticky.
    4. Roll on a well-floured surface until ¼-1/2" thick.  Cut with a cookie cutter or cut into bars.  Cook for 20-25  minutes on lightly greased cookie sheet.

    Notes

    • substitute the peanut butter with pumpkin or applesauce
    • use gluten free flour like coconut flour instead of regular flour is your dog is sensitive to wheat

    Keywords: dog treat

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    This recipe was originally published in December 2012 and updated in July 2020 with additional information.

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    Comments

    1. Sandy Levy says

      December 23, 2020 at 1:09 pm

      My dog and her friends love these cookies!! I used whole wheat flour for half of flour and wheat germ for half of cornmeal.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    2. Karen says

      August 19, 2020 at 7:03 pm

      My dog loved them!!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    3. Rebecca Payne says

      August 05, 2020 at 2:19 pm

      So Easy! My dog loved them. Thank you for sharing.

      Reply
    4. Koni says

      July 15, 2019 at 7:20 pm

      My dog LOVED these!!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    5. Donna says

      December 02, 2016 at 3:51 pm

      you have 1/2 ........for the oats in this recipe... 1/2 WHAT please? Cups, teaspoon,
      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Melissa says

        December 02, 2016 at 5:24 pm

        I apologize Donna-it's 1/2 cup, I've updated the recipe, I can't believe no one has caught that typo in 4 years!! ~Melissa

        Reply
    6. Mary says

      December 17, 2014 at 5:26 pm

      i have a silicone baking form that makes 12 biscuits. Can I use this recipe for that??? I do have dog cutters but I purchased this darn form and didn't come with any recipes.

      Reply
    7. rdchomeservices says

      May 08, 2014 at 2:56 pm

      Aw, this was an exceptionally good post. Taking the time and actual effort to create a very good
      article… but what can I say… I procrastinate a whole lot and never seem
      to get anything done.

      Reply
    8. Kelli says

      December 19, 2013 at 11:22 am

      How do I store these? Refrigerate, not refrigerate? Thank you for the recipe, making some today for Christmas gifts for my little Dorky (Mini Dachshund and Yorky), and my grand-dog, my daughters bestie who is a rescue.

      Reply
      • Melissa Riker says

        December 21, 2013 at 7:03 am

        Hi Kelly,

        I store them in an airtight container and keep for 2-3 weeks. (Although my dog rarely let's them last that long!)

        Take care,

        Melissa

        Reply
    9. Diane says

      December 13, 2013 at 7:52 am

      How long are they good for? I make Christmas dog treats for dogs in my family and ship them across the country, but want to make sure they won't go moldy in a week. Usually make ones with no eggs and baked a lot longer so they're very crispy. They last several months, provided they aren't all eaten. Will these last as long?

      Reply
      • Melissa Riker says

        December 13, 2013 at 12:50 pm

        I have never kept mine months but they bake up hard and I do the same as you-ship them to family and I know at our home they've lasted a couple of weeks just fine, our dog eats them up too fast!

        Reply
    10. Jona@BohoWillow says

      December 01, 2013 at 7:00 pm

      I know this is about a year old, but I'm definitely sharing these in my DIY Holiday features this month! Can't forget our furkids!

      Reply
      • Melissa Riker says

        December 04, 2013 at 11:22 pm

        Definitley not Jona! Thanks for sharing!!

        Reply
    11. Kerri says

      December 13, 2012 at 1:56 pm

      What a cutie! I have a Golden boy too and just posted a recipe for dog treats. 🙂 These look fabulous! I made super simple ones, but the addition of eggs and oats make yours much more substantial. I think both kinds would be nice to have around, so I'll have to give them a try and link up to your post on our site! Have a great day!

      Reply
      • Melissa says

        December 14, 2012 at 11:41 am

        Very cool Kerri, I'll have to try your recipe too!!

        Reply
    12. Nadine in Nevada says

      December 12, 2012 at 9:49 pm

      I am always on the lookout for simple homemade dog cookie recipes -and these fit the bill perfectly! I'd rather make my own with "real" ingredients. I like knowing know what is in their treats! Thank you so much for sharing.

      Reply
      • Melissa says

        December 13, 2012 at 8:07 am

        You're more than welcome Nadine! My dog Bear loves these although he's tipping the scales at 105 pounds so he might need to cut back a bit! 😉 Have a great day!

        Reply
    13. Holly says

      December 11, 2012 at 9:10 pm

      LOVE this! I don't know why I saw your FB post before I saw the blog update. I have a huge soft spot for Goldens. They are the bestest of the best in the doggie world. I got my first golden at 15 and never looked back. I think Jack and I will have to make some Christmas treats for Gracie and Emma while we're holiday cooking next week. Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
    14. Gwen says

      December 11, 2012 at 7:44 pm

      Oh, HotShot would eat those up, fur sure!!

      That 's a great idea for gifts...

      Reply
    15. Laura Beth says

      December 11, 2012 at 7:02 pm

      I have a golden too & he would LOVE these :o) Anything with peanut butter is always a hit.

      Reply
    16. Courtenay says

      December 11, 2012 at 12:22 pm

      Oh of course you even baked something for the dog! Love it! Now can you find us a recipe for cat treats too?

      Reply
    17. Laura Jacobson says

      December 11, 2012 at 9:05 am

      Oh what a neat idea!!! Murphy loves his treats, but I have never tried to make them myself. Oh I just love this! Will give it a try! 🙂

      Reply
    18. Donna Woods says

      December 11, 2012 at 7:03 am

      Awwwww! Bear looks like a sweetheart. My first grandpuppy was a Golden named Daisy. This will be our first Christmas without her. We were so blessed to have been loved by her for 14 years.

      Reply

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