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Pumpkin Peanut Butter Dog Treats

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The easiest homemade dog treats ever–simply mix three ingredients, roll, and cut. So easy to make, and so much healthier than store-bought!

Pumpkin Peanut Butter Dog Treats

Our sweet dog ate the last of her homemade dog treats recently so I made her a new batch from a recipe I found on Cardomon and Coconut. I love that this recipe has three ingredients and couldn’t be easier to make. Grace was thrilled with her new pumpkin peanut butter dog treats and ate two in one sitting and looked at me longingly for more–I’d say she likes them.

Side Note: Remember to double-check that your peanut butter does NOT contain Xylitol. This sweetener is highly toxic to dogs.

Pumpkin Peanut Butter Dog Treats

How to Make Pumpkin Peanut Butter Dog Treats

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with a Silpat mat or parchment paper.

Place the flour, pumpkin, and peanut butter in a large bowl until combined.

Working on a piece of floured parchment paper or a flat surface, knead the dough 3-4 times until it comes together. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough to 1/4-inch thickness.

Pumpkin Peanut Butter Dog Treats

Using dog treat cutters, cut out desired shapes, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.

Bake until golden brown and crisp, about 30-35 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack.  Store in an airtight container in the freezer or refrigerator. Enjoy.

Pumpkin Peanut Butter Dog Treats

 

Pumpkin Peanut Butter Dog Treats

Pumpkin Peanut Butter Dog Treats

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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Dog Treats
Servings: 20 +/-
Author: Pam - For the Love of Cooking

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole wheat or all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup pumpkin puree **Not pumpkin pie filling
  • ⅓ cup peanut butter **Side Note: Remember to double-check that your peanut butter does NOT contain Xylitol. This sweetener is highly toxic to dogs.

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with a Silpat mat or parchment paper.
  • Place the flour, pumpkin, and peanut butter in a large bowl until combined.
  • Working on a piece of floured parchment paper or flat surface, knead the dough 3-4 times until it comes together. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough to 1/4-inch thickness.
  • Using dog treat cutters, cut out desired shapes, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake until golden brown and crisp, about 30-35 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack.  Store in an airtight container in the freezer or refrigerator. Enjoy.
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Pam

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79 Comments

    2. Jody,

      I’m so happy your fur babies & their friends enjoy these treats. Thanks for taking the time to let me know.

      -Pam

  4. 5 stars
    They look amazing! I am looking forward to trying them! Our two dogs love homemade doggy treats! And they are much healthier than the store bought ones!
    I bake cookies for humans so why not doggies? Thank you for sharing!

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  6. 5 stars
    Great Dog Cookies!
    I needed to find a great, easy recipe for dog cookies with fiber in them!!! This is it! My pups both love them!

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  7. 5 stars
    My dog absolutely loves these and I will be making them again today. They are easy and I have a silicone dog bone shaped baking tray. Easy quick delicious and healthy! What more can you asked for.

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    1. Juliana,

      I’m so glad your dog loved these treats. Thank you for taking the time to let me know.

      -Pam

  10. 5 stars
    Very easy to make! My grandson did these, & wanted to make donuts from the recipe. So we made them into mini donuts.

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  11. 5 stars
    I was wondering if these are okay to give to my dog, whom I need to watch her sodium intake. She has congestive heart failure.
    That being said, I did make this recipe today and she LOVED them!!
    I just want to check to see if I could continue making them for her.
    Thank you!!!

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    1. Lyle,

      I just don’t know! It makes me so happy that she loved them. I would check with your vet to make sure they are safe for her. I have lots of other dog treat recipes that have little sodium. Below is a link to them all. I hope your sweet girl loves any you will make her–mine sure does! Sorry your girl’s heart is struggling. Sending lots of love. ❤️

      -Pam

      https://fortheloveofcooking.net/category/misc-recipes/dog-treats

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    1. Pam,

      I’m so happy your four dogs love them!! My Gracie does too. I appreciate you taking the time to let me know.

      -Pam

  18. 5 stars
    I’ve made these a couple of times now and our son “Blue” absolutely LOVES them! ♡♡♡ My only addition is 1/2 cup of flax seeds.

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    1. Blue’s Parents,

      Adding flax seeds is a terrific idea! I’m so happy Blue love these treats! Thank you for taking the time to let me know.

      -Pam

  19. All your treats look so good! Our dog is old, we had to have all his teeth pulled, he has adapted well was wondering if anyone has a soft treat to make. they are so hard to come by lately .Sorry so long winded lol .thanks

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    1. Linda,

      I’m wondering if the frozen treats may be a good option for him, but maybe let them sit at room temperature for a few minutes to soften up before giving them to him. They would be easier to eat and soothing on the gums. I have a few options- the link is down below.

      https://fortheloveofcooking.net/category/misc-recipes/dog-treats

      Also, I’ve had a recipe bookmarked to try but haven’t had a chance yet. It’s for no-baked treats that are very soft…they may be perfect for your dog. The link to the recipe is below.

      https://www.dogvills.com/no-bake-peanut-butter-dog-treat-recipe/

      I hope this helps!

      -Pam

    2. Hi Linda,
      My dog is 13 and only has a couple of teeth. I bake these for 15 min @ 350° then turn off the oven and let sit in there for 5 minutes. They come out soft. She loves them!

    3. Phyllis,

      Great idea to make them nice & soft for her. I’m so happy your dog loves them! Thanks for letting me know. ♥

      -Pam

  20. 5 stars
    My big doggo loved them! Any advise on how long they might keep in the fridge? Thanks for a simple and wonderful recipe!

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    1. Hailey,

      They will keep for about 2 weeks in the fridge and a couple of months in the freezer (which is what I do). I’m so happy your doggo loved them! Thanks for letting me know.

      -Pam

  22. 5 stars
    Hey, thank you for the great recipe. My dog loved it so much that he would stral the uncooked dough and tried to open the over to grab more ( he couldn’t though)

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    1. Emily,

      I store them in the freezer so they last a couple months. They will last a couple of weeks in the fridge. If you keep them on the counter, they will start to mold within a week or so.

      -Pam

  26. 5 stars
    I groom and I make these for my puppy clients. East to make and I know what goes in them. Nothing hidden. My own dogs are a huge fan of these too.

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    1. Rebekah,

      I’m so happy that enjoy making these for your puppy clients. ♥♥♥ Thanks for taking the time to let me know.

      -Pam

  27. 5 stars
    My dogs love these! I adjust the recipe for 100 servings. Is that 100 cookies? I swap wheat flour for oat flour and i use organic peanut butter. When the cookies are cooled i put them in the freezer. They love them so much i don’t get store bought ones anymore. Out of all the recipes this one is the best. Limited ingredients, and easy to make!

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  28. 5 stars
    My dogs LOVE these treats! Question…..can they be stored uncooked in the fridge or freezer and for how long?
    Thanks in advance.

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    1. Elle,

      I have never tried storing them that way. I always bake them and then store them in the freezer for up to 3 months in an airtight container or freezer bag.

      -Pam

  29. This sounds very much what I’ve been looking for and I can’t wait to make these Dog Treats for my sweet girl but was wondering if I could substitute the Wheat Flour for Coconut Flour. Could you advise me on this please.

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    1. Denise,

      I haven’t tried the recipe with those types of flour so I’m not certain how they would turn out, but I have a feeling it would be just fine. Please let me know how they turn out if you give it a try.

      -Pam

  30. 5 stars
    Great easy recipe that makes my dog happy.
    Frankly, my 5 year old grandson, who loves to help me “bake for Buddy”,
    Loves to eat them too!

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    1. Karen,

      I’m so happy your grandson and buddy enjoy them! 🙂 I’m also happy your grandson gets to bake with you! Lucky kid.

      -Pam

  31. 4 stars
    My dog loves these but I think having only 2/3 cup of pumpkin is wasteful One can is 15os. why not use it all? What I do is use 1 full cup of peanut butter, one full can of pumpkin , 3 1/4 cup of bread flour, I tsp cinnamon and (I i/2 tsp flax seeds as recommended by my vet ). The result is perfect and very easy to work with.

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    1. Sam,

      I use the leftover pumpkin puree to bake a treat of some sort for my kids. Thanks for sharing your tip! I’m happy your dog loves these treats.

      -Pam

  32. 4 stars
    How long will these last in the fridge and the freezer? I’m wondering for both. Thanks 🙂 my doggy loves them. And I love giving him treats that I know the ingredients of. Only thing I switched was using blended up oats instead of wheat flour because he doesn’t eat wheat. Also I’m not sure how his stomach will do with regular flour.

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    1. Sabrina,

      I’m happy your dog loves them. I always store mine in the freezer and they have lasted a few months. I think they will last a couple of weeks in the fridge.

      -Pam

  33. 5 stars
    I have made these at least a half dozen times for my dogs and for the grand dogs. They are a huge hit, and so simple to make! My young grandchildren love to make them with me. Dogs are happy, kiddos are happy, and Gramma is happy!

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  34. My boy Goliath (Great Pyrenees) absolutely loves these treats! And they are way way healthier than store brands, if I wanted to sub or add ingredients like oatmeal or something ,
    Do I need to adjust the recipe?

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    1. Jennifer,

      You can totally add some oats to the mixture. I’d start with half flour and half oats and see how they turn out.

      -Pam

  35. 5 stars
    I triple the recipe to use the full can of pumpkin puree. Makes a lot but they freeze so well it is also efficient time wise. My dog loves them

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    1. Janice,

      I’ve never tried this recipe with silicone molds should work just fine. Let me know how they turn out.

      -Pam

  37. 5 stars
    We have 3 large dogs and they normally eat the OldRoy large dog treats,
    Well with what the government gives me to live on I decided to start this recipe and omg our dogs won’t eat the OldRoy bones anymore, so we’re in the kitchen almost all the time it seams like,lol

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  39. I work in an elderly care facility and plan to make these as an outreach projects with the residents. We will donate some to the local shelter and make a batch for our own furry visitors. I’m excited to see how they turn out! Thanks for the recipe 🙂

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  40. We always use oat flour and add an egg, and extra pumpkin and peanut butter. Made them today with bunny and crept cookie cutters for Easter. Our dogs thank you!

    Reply