Peanut Butter Cookies for Dogs (Easy Dog Treats) + Video
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Peanut Butter Cookies for Dogs are easy to make with a few REAL food ingredients. Even better, each batch keeps for a few weeks and can be frozen for longer storage. Both you and your fur baby will love this peanut butter dog biscuit recipe!
It’s so much fun to make homemade dog treats! Your furry friend will actually prefer these over store-bought treats, and so will your wallet!
They’ve always been a bit hit every time I’ve made them, and I love that they use simple ingredients.
If you have ever looked at the label of store-bought dog treats, then you know that the list of ingredients is long.
The good thing about these homemade dog cookies is that these natural treats are not only a great source of protein, but you need just a handful of ingredients to get started!
Now is the perfect time to make a new treat for your furry family member. And the best part is that these crunchy cookies are some of the best homemade treats to whip up!
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Peanut Butter Cookies for Dogs
With changing information and seemingly constant recalls, it can be hard to know how to keep your pup healthy and safe.
Eliminate the worry by making these cute little peanut butter cookies for dogs in your own kitchen with fresh ingredients!
Because it’s not necessary to chill the dough first, your sweet pup can be munching on some peanut butter dog biscuits in under an hour!
Recipe Video
Be sure to watch the video for helpful tips on making homemade peanut butter treats! Look for it in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
If you don’t want to make a separate batch of doggy treats, these simple gluten free vegan cookies are safe for both of you!
Or, try my Blueberry Vanilla Yogurt Popsicles for a refreshing summertime snack.
Have an upcoming celebration? Here’s a grain-free birthday cake recipe that’s perfect if your canine has a sensitive stomach.
It’s safe for humans too, so everyone can have a slice!
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
Here is what you need to make these homemade peanut butter dog treats:
- Oats – Either rolled oats or quick oats will work just fine.
The texture may be a little different between the two, but you’ll really only notice that when pulling them from the oven.
It’s not significant enough once the peanut butter treats have cooled. - Flour – Wheat flour can be used in place of unbleached all-purpose flour if needed, but the puppy seemed to prefer the ones made with all-purpose flour.
- Peanut Butter – I like to use an all-natural PB to keep added ingredients — especially sugar and salt — to a minimum!
That said, whatever you have on hand will work for this peanut butter dog biscuit recipe. I also use creamy peanut butter as well for my homemade dog treat recipes.
How to Make Peanut Butter Dog Biscuits
If you’ve ever rolled and cut out sugar cookies, the process for making doggy treats is almost identical.
- Mix and roll the cookie dough.
Add the ingredients to your stand mixer in the order listed in the recipe card below. Then, roll the dough out onto a floured surface. - Cut and place on a baking sheet.
Using a cutter of your choice (I love a bone shaped cookie cutter!), cut out the peanut butter oatmeal dog treats.
Then, arrange them in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet.
TIP: Be sure to space peanut butter cookies for dogs out on the pan a little, because you’ll need to flip them over halfway through the baking time.
- Bake, cool, and watch your pup go crazy with anticipation!
While it’s perfectly fine to let the peanut butter dog biscuits cool on the baking sheet, feel free to transfer them to a wire cooling rack to save some counter space.
Kitchen Tools You Will Need
- Baking Sheets lined with parchment paper
- Stand mixer or large mixing bowl with hand mixer
- Box Grater for shredding the carrot
- Rolling Pin – In a pinch, you can use an empty wine bottle instead!
Storing and Freezing Peanut Butter Oatmeal Dog Treats
Peanut butter cookies for dogs will be perfectly safe at room temperature in a sealed container.
However, I do recommend keeping them in a cool location during the warmer months, just to prolong their shelf life.
To extend the shelf life even longer, just pop peanut butter oatmeal dog treats into a zip-top storage bag and freeze for up to 4 months.
Peanut Butter Treats FAQ
Absolutely. If your pup prefers super crunchy biscuits, just add a couple of minutes to the baking time. Bake them until they are golden brown!
Don’t leave them in there too long though, or they are likely to burn and/or become too dry.
You can make peanut butter cookies for dogs with any nut butter, as long as your dog can digest them.
For a nut-free alternative, use an equal amount of mashed sweet potato or plain pumpkin puree.
If you’ve got multiple canine companions, you can absolutely make a larger batch as long as there’s enough room in your mixer.
For more than double, it would be best to make two separate doughs and just roll them out at the same time.
However, if you’re only feeding one pup, I suggest making a single batch at a time.
Because this peanut butter dog biscuit recipe doesn’t call for any added preservatives, the treats won’t keep fresh for more than a couple of weeks at room temperature.
You can form the bones for this dog cookie recipe by hand or use some of your favorite cookie cutters. I’m all about keeping this an easy recipe, so using the cookie cutter worked best for me!
Enjoy!
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Peanut Butter Cookies for Dogs
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter, (use an all-natural, xylitol-free variety)
- 1 large egg
- 2/3 cup shredded carrot, (about 1 large carrot)
- 1/3 cup quick oats
- 2 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 3/4 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the peanut butter and egg until smooth.
- Add Carrots and Oats: Stir in the shredded carrots and oats until evenly distributed.
- Form the Dough: Add the flour and baking powder in alternating additions with the milk. Mix until a thick dough forms. It will be slightly sticky but should hold together when pressed.
- Roll and Cut: Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface. Roll out to ¼-inch thickness. Cut into shapes using a small cookie cutter or knife.
- Bake and Flip: Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes. Flip the cookies and bake an additional 10 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- Cool Completely: Allow the treats to cool completely on a wire rack before serving or storing.
Video
Donna’s Notes
Nutrition
All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe’s nutritional value will vary depending on the ingredients used, measuring methods, and portion sizes.
Originally published May 2021, updated and republished December 2024
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I know the recipes main ingredient but I was wondering if there is anything I can use instead of the peanut butter because my dog is very allergic to it? Any ideas will be greatly appreciated thank you in advance
Replace peanut butter with almond butter.
I have made this recipe a couple times for my 8yr old rescue yorkiedoodle. He loves them. I made them smaller in size for his size and I didn’t have a bone shaped cutter. I had a dolphin 🐬 so that’s what his bone treats were. I used natural p-nut butter and low fat milk. Thought I might try powdered milk and water but not sure if that would work. If someone has made it with powdered milk, I hope they will mention it. Thanks Slow Roasted Italian for a great in expensive doggie treat recipe.
when buying peanut butter, it’s best to use all natural! some peanut butter manufacturers put xylitol in their peanut butter so be aware!
Our birthday furbaby gave his seal of approval to this treats. His 7th birthday with doggy treats and cake, seems like doggy heaven.
Hi Jane!
Aw! We’re glad he enjoyed!
TSRI Team Member,
Devlyn
my dogs aren’t a fan of peanut butter. can I use butter made of virgin coconut oil? they love the taste of coconut oil in their meals.
Hi Jocelyn!
We’re so glad you enjoyed the recipe!!
TSRI Team Member,
Devlyn
My dogs and all my grand dogs love these cookies!!!!
Hi Pamela!
Awesome!!
TSRI Team Member,
Devlyn