Cranberry Pumpkin Dog Cookies
Bake your dog these Cranberry Pumpkin Dog Cookies this holiday season! Made with dog friendly human ingredients you probably already have in your pantry, these are tasty and healthy homemade dog treats that are pug approved!
If you want more homemade dog treat recipes, be sure to check out some of John John’s other favorites like Homemade Christmas Dog Cookies, Dog Birthday Cake Without Peanut Butter, Watermelon Dog Popsicles, Homemade Carrot Pupcakes (Dog Cupcakes), or Pumpkin Donuts for Dogs.
A Quick Look At The Recipe
- Recipe Name: Cranberry Pumpkin Dog Cookies
- Ready In: 25 minutes
- Makes: 24 cookies
- Main Ingredients: pumpkin puree, coconut oil, cranberry, all purpose flour
- Flavor Profile: pumpkin, honey, and cranberry
- Dietary Info: no seed oils
- Difficulty: Easy!
- Why You’ll Love It: soft dog cookies with healthy ingredients for your pups
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Homemade Dog Treat Recipe: You and your dog will love these pumpkin dog treats because they are homemade! Just like for humans, homemade is always better for dogs as it’s less processed.
- Soft Dog Treats: If you have an older dog or need soft dog treats, these pumpkin dog cookies are it! Also, try our Bakery Famous Soft Peanut Butter Dog Cookies, Peanut Butter Banana Dog Treats or Pumpkin Peanut Butter Dog Cookies for other soft dog treats.
- Better Than Store Bought: Use clean organic ingredients without fillers. These pumpkin dog treats are so much better than store bought!
- Quick and Easy: These dog cookies only takes 10 minutes to mix it up and your dog will be living their best life in the treat department. Try our Beef Dog Treats for another quick homemade treat!
- Make Ahead: You can make these Cranberry Pumpkin Dog Cookies ahead of time.
- Freezer Friendly: Easily store these homemade dog treats in the freezer and thaw anytime your dog needs treats.
If you want to give your dog the best treats, making homemade dog treats is an easy way to ensure you are skipping artificial ingredients or other things that are not necessary! Try out some of our homemade dog food recipes too like Slow Cooker Beef Dog Food, How to Make Beef Liver for Dogs, or Turkey Dog Food Recipe.
If you are serious about better food for your dog, be sure to check out our course How to Cook Homemade Dog Food (Vet-Approved, Balanced and Simple) to learn about real food, how it can benefit your dog, and how to save money while giving your dog the best ingredients!
Ingredients
- Pumpkin: Organic pumpkin puree will make these dog cookies soft and chewy!
- Eggs: I use organic eggs which help bind these cookies together.
- Flour: I use a mix of organic all purpose flour and organic oat flour.
- Cranberries: Organic cranberries are a dog safe fruit.
*For a full list of ingredients and measurements, visit the recipe card below.
Baker’s Tips
- I use melted coconut oil in this recipe. You can melt it using a small pot over the stove or in the microwave, whichever you prefer.
- Cut the cranberries small if you have a smaller dog. John John doesn’t like big pieces of them in these cookies, but he does like the small pieces.
- If you don't have fresh cranberries, feel free to leave them out and you have delicious pumpkin dog treats!
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge.
- You can also freeze these in an airtight container to last longer!
- High Altitude — Bake at 350°F for 10 to 12 minutes or until the bottoms are golden brown.
How to Make Cranberry Pumpkin Dog Cookies
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl, add the melted coconut oil, pumpkin, egg, and honey.
- Mix together until combined. I just use my hand mixer here, but you can also just use a whisk or spatula too.
- Add in the all purpose flour, oat flour, rolled oats, and baking soda.
- Mix together until a dough forms.
- Last, add in the cranberries and fold in with a spatula.
- Using your hands, form the dough into 24 balls and place on the prepared baking sheets spacing them evenly apart. You’ll have 12 cookies per sheet.
- Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until the bottoms are golden brown. Allow to cool completely on the baking sheets. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days. Or you can also freeze these!
Cranberry Pumpkin Dog Cookies FAQ’s
Yes, cranberries are a safe fruit for dogs. Though they are tart, your dog may not care for them as much as other fruits. So, this is why chopping them into small pieces in these cookies is a great way to sneak them in. John John loves them in the cookies, but won't eat them plain!
Yes, as long as they have no added sugar or oils (most do). Look for ones that are just cranberries, they are out there but harder to find.
Yes, I love coconut oil as a healthy fat for dogs. Plus, your dog is going to think it's super tasty too! Coconut oil has fatty acids, can reduce inflammation, aid in digestion, and support heart and brain function.
Yes, pumpkin is a great vegetable for dogs! It contains fiber, vitamins and minerals that support digestion. Plus, it adds moisture into treats like this and makes these cookies soft chewy.
The fact that we use dog-friendly ingredients is what makes these cookies dog safe. While they are all human ingredients you can eat, these are also safe for dogs and have minimal sugar (just a little honey) so you may not think they are as tasty as your dog does!
These are dog cookies, which are treats, so they need to be fed in moderation.
If this is a favorite treat of your dog's they can have a small amount daily as long as they are eating a balanced diet.
They are because these are soft dog cookies, making them easy for senior dogs to chew.
Yes, puppies can eat these too!
These are perfect Christmas dog cookies as pumpkin and cranberries are holiday ingredients you probably already have around this time of year.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. I prefer storing in the fridge because they have fresh cranberries. You can also freeze these for longer!
Yes, you can freeze these in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
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Cranberry Pumpkin Dog Cookies
Equipment
- Digital Food Scale
- Hand Mixer (optional)
- Mixing Bowl
- Half Sheet Pan
- Parchment Paper Sheets
Ingredients
- 57 grams coconut oil (melted)
- 113 grams pumpkin puree
- 1 large egg
- 43 grams raw honey
- 127 grams all purpose flour
- 113 grams oat flour
- 50 grams rolled oats
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup fresh cranberries (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the melted coconut oil, pumpkin, egg, and honey and mix together. I just use my hand mixer here, but you can also just use a whisk or spatula too.
- Add in the all purpose flour, oat flour, rolled oats, and baking soda. Mix together until a dough forms. Last, add in the cranberries and fold in with a spatula.
- Using your hands, form the dough into 24 balls and place on the prepared baking sheets spacing them evenly apart. You’ll have 12 cookies per sheet.
- Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until the bottoms are golden brown. Allow to cool completely on the baking sheets.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days. Or you can also freeze these!
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Notes
- I use melted coconut oil in this recipe. You can melt it using a small pot over the stove or in the microwave, whichever you prefer.
- Cut the cranberries small if you have a smaller dog. John John doesn’t like big pieces of them in these cookies, but he does like the small pieces.
- If you don't have fresh cranberries, feel free to leave them out and you have delicious pumpkin dog treats!
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge.
- You can also freeze these in an airtight container to last longer!
- High Altitude — Bake at 350°F for 10 to 12 minutes or until the bottoms are golden brown.
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These are so fun for the holidays and John John loves them! It’s great to have cookies for him when I’m eating them too ☺️