Homemade Peanut Butter Dog Treats Recipe
These Homemade Peanut Butter Dog Treats are a delicious and healthy snack for your furry friend, made with simple ingredients like whole wheat flour, peanut butter, and honey. Perfectly baked to a golden finish and topped with a tasty peanut butter and honey frosting, these treats are easy to make and sure to delight your dog.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 medium-sized dog treats 1x
- Category: Dog Treats
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Pet Food
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2½ cups whole wheat flour (300 grams)
- 1 large egg (50 grams)
- 1 cup peanut butter (270 grams)
- 1 cup water (227 grams)
- 2 tablespoons honey (43 grams)
Frosting Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter (34 grams)
- 1 tablespoon honey (21 grams)
- ⅓ cup cornstarch (37 grams) (can also use potato starch or arrowroot powder)
- 3–4 tablespoons hot water (43–57 grams)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dough: In a large bowl, combine the whole wheat flour and egg. Add in 1 cup peanut butter, 1 cup water, and 2 tablespoons honey. Stir the mixture until it forms a stiff and sticky dough, which may require using your hands or the paddle attachment on a mixer to fully combine.
- Roll Dough: Lightly flour a surface and roll out the dough to about ½-inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out fun shapes for your dog treats, keeping in mind that the treats won’t spread or rise much in the oven.
- Bake Treats: Place the shaped dough on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown. Keep an eye on smaller cookies as they may need less time to avoid burning.
- Cool Treats: Once baked, allow the treats to cool completely on a wire rack or plate.
- Prepare Frosting: In a microwavable bowl, combine 2 tablespoons peanut butter and 1 tablespoon honey. Heat in 15-second increments, stirring each time, until melted and smooth.
- Mix Frosting Base: Add the melted peanut butter and honey mixture to ⅓ cup cornstarch and stir until just combined.
- Adjust Frosting Consistency: Gradually add 3-4 tablespoons hot water one tablespoon at a time until the frosting reaches your desired consistency, thinner if preferred.
- Pipe Frosting: Place the frosting into a piping bag and decorate the cooled dog treats with your desired designs.
- Additional Frosting: Optionally, spread a thin layer of the peanut butter and honey mixture on top of the frosting for an even more tempting treat.
Notes
- Use natural peanut butter without xylitol or added sugar, which is harmful to dogs.
- Whole wheat flour can be substituted with oat flour if your dog has a wheat sensitivity.
- Store treats in an airtight container for up to two weeks or freeze for longer storage.
- Ensure all ingredients used are safe for dogs; avoid any artificial sweeteners or additives.
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