Pumpkin Peanut Butter Dog Cookies
Your pup deserves a little pumpkin love this fall too! Make them soft homemade dog treats with this recipe for Pumpkin Peanut Butter Dog Cookies!
If you love baking for your dog as much as I do, be sure to check out some of my other favorite recipes like Waffle Recipe for Dogs, Dog Friendly Sweet Potato Fries, Mini Peanut Butter Oat Dog Treats, or Healthy Dog Muffins Recipe.
A Quick Look At The Recipe
- Recipe Name: Pumpkin Peanut Butter Dog Cookies
- Ready In: 25 minutes
- Makes: 24 cookies
- Main Ingredients: pumpkin puree, peanut butter, eggs, oats
- Flavor Profile: pumpkin and peanut butter
- Dietary Info: no seed oils, dairy free
- Difficulty: Easy!
- Why You’ll Love It: soft peanut butter and pumpkin dog cookies
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Use Extra Pumpkin: If you have extra pumpkin in your fridge, which c’mon, everyone does this time of year! Then it’s time to give your dog some pumpkin love too. This easy recipe for Pumpkin Peanut Butter Dog Cookies is a simple baking recipe you and your dog can make together!
- 10 Minutes: These homemade dog treats mix up in 10 minutes!
- Soft Dog Treats: Soft dog cookies with pumpkin are especially great for senior dogs as these cookies are soft so they are easy to chew and digest, similar to Blueberry Pancakes for Dogs, Peanut Butter Banana Dog Treats, or Bakery Famous Soft Peanut Butter Dog Cookies.
- Food Topper or Treat: You can use this recipe for Pumpkin Peanut Butter Dog Cookies as a food topper or as a treat. John John eats loves these homemade dog treats any way he can get them!
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These soft dog cookies are perfect for all dogs, young and old! But, especially older dogs who need a softer treat. No matter your dogs age, they will love these homemade dog treats!
Made with organic pumpkin, egg, and oats, these homemade dog treats use fresh organic ingredients you probably already have in your pantry! Skip the processed dog treats from the store and make your dog fresh organic treats instead.
If you're looking for more ways to sneak pumpkin into your dog's diet, you can also try some of John John's other favorite pumpkin dog treats like Pumpkin Donuts for Dogs, Pumpkin Waffles for Dogs, Pumpkin Granola for Dogs, or Apple Crisp for Dogs.
Ingredients
- Peanut Butter: The base of these homemade dog treats is organic peanut butter. Dogs love it and it's safe in moderation for your dog. Just be sure you are using organic creamy peanut butter (not chunky) as dogs cannot digest whole nuts. Also be sure your peanut butter is free of added sugars, flavors, and xylitol as xylitol is very toxic to dogs.
- Pumpkin: I use organic pumpkin puree, which helps makes these cookies incredibly soft.
- Oats: I use organic rolled oats which help bind these cookies along with the flour.
*For a full list of ingredients and measurements, visit the recipe card below.
Baker's Tips
- You can use the same organic pumpkin puree for your dog that you buy for you, so long as the only ingredient is pumpkin. Don't use pumpkin pie mixes as those can have added sugar and spice.
- Make sure to use a dog friendly peanut butter that's free of added sugars, flavors and seed oils. Use creamy peanut butter (not chunky) and never give your dog peanut butter with xylitol as that is incredibly toxic for dogs.
- You can make these cookies gluten free by using gluten free oats and a gluten free flour blend that is safe for dogs. I recommend using oat flour for the best results.
- If using gluten free flour, be sure you don't almond flour as dog's don't digest almonds well.
- Store in an airtight container to keep them soft and chewy.
- You can also freeze these by storing in an airtight container in the freezer. Just pull one out to thaw when your dog needs a cookie!
How to Make Pumpkin Peanut Butter Dog Cookies
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the flour, oats, and baking soda. Mix to combine completely.
- Add the peanut butter, honey, pumpkin, and egg.
- Mix on low to combine into a stiff dough.
- Using your hands form the dough into 24 balls and place on the prepared baking sheets. Flatten them a little so they are about 1-inch in diameter.
- Bake for 9 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are slightly brown. Let cool completely on the cookie sheets. (If you are baking above 5,000 feet be sure to check the Notes at the bottom of the recipe for the high altitude instructions).
Pumpkin Peanut Butter Dog Cookies FAQ's
These Pumpkin Peanut Butter Dog Cookies are soft and chewy, so they need to be kept in an airtight container so they don't dry out.
Yes! If you have a small dog (like I do) who can't eat a whole batch of cookies in a week, then you can freeze them. You would freeze them just like you freeze human cookies, in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
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Pumpkin Peanut Butter Dog Cookies
Equipment
- Digital Food Scale
- Stand Mixer
- Half Sheet Pan
- Parchment Paper Sheets
Ingredients
- 142 grams all purpose flour
- 71 grams rolled oats
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 170 grams peanut butter
- 85 grams raw honey
- 57 grams pumpkin puree
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the flour, oats, and baking soda. Mix to combine completely.
- Add the peanut butter, honey, pumpkin, and egg and mix to combine into a stiff dough.
- Using your hands form the dough into 24 balls and place on the prepared baking sheets. Flatten them a little so they are about 1-inch in diameter.
- Bake for 9 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are slightly brown. Let cool completely on the cookie sheets.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
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Notes
- You can use the same organic pumpkin puree for your dog that you buy for you, so long as the only ingredient is pumpkin. Don't use pumpkin pie mixes as those can have added sugar and spice.
- Make sure to use a dog friendly peanut butter that's free of added sugars, flavors and seed oils. Use creamy peanut butter (not chunky) and never give your dog peanut butter with xylitol as that is incredibly toxic for dogs.
- You can make these cookies gluten free by using gluten free oats and a gluten free flour blend that is safe for dogs. I recommend using oat flour for the best results.
- If using gluten free flour, be sure you don't almond flour as dog's don't digest almonds well.
- Store in an airtight container to keep them soft and chewy.
- You can also freeze these by storing in an airtight container in the freezer. Just pull one out to thaw when your dog needs a cookie!
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