Peanut Butter and Pumpkin Dog Treats: Homemade Recipe for Dogs

Homemade Peanut Butter Pumpkin Dog Treats are easy to make and let you control exactly what your dog is eating. With just four wholesome ingredients—peanut butter, pumpkin puree, whole wheat flour, and eggs—you can bake crunchy, tasty cookies your dog will adore.

Why I love these

• Healthy for your pup – Making treats at home means you know every ingredient that goes into them.
• Four simple ingredients – Most kitchens already have everything you need. If you need a nut-free option, try a similar sweet potato dog treat recipe.
• Fun shapes – Use cookie cutters to make playful shapes, or cut small squares if you don’t have cutters.

4 Simple Ingredients

• Whole wheat flour – adds extra fiber and protein compared with all-purpose flour.
• Pumpkin puree – use plain pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
• Peanut butter – use plain peanut butter with no xylitol (toxic to dogs); natural peanut butter (just peanuts) is ideal.
• Eggs – bind the dough and add protein.

How to Make Homemade Peanut Butter Pumpkin Dog Treats

1. Prep – Preheat the oven and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats. This dough doesn’t require chilling, so you can get baking right away.
2. Make the dough – In a bowl or stand mixer with a paddle attachment, beat the pumpkin puree, peanut butter, and eggs until combined. Reduce speed and gradually add whole wheat flour until the dough holds together and is no longer sticky. You may need to add a bit more flour depending on the moisture of your ingredients.
3. Roll and cut treats – On a lightly floured surface, gently knead the dough a few times. Roll to about 1/4 inch thickness, cut into shapes, and transfer to the prepared baking sheets.
4. Bake – Bake until edges are golden brown and the treats are fully set. For crunchy, long-lasting dog biscuits, bake until well past set but not burnt—this often requires a longer bake time than human cookies. Adjust time depending on size and thickness.
5. Cool – Let the treats cool completely; they will crisp up as they cool.

Frequently Asked Questions

Leftovers and Storage

Store treats at room temperature for 5–7 days or in the refrigerator for 1–2 weeks. For longer storage, freeze the treats for up to three months. I typically leave a few out for everyday use and freeze the remainder.

Recipe Tips

• Adjust peanut butter and pumpkin – If your dog prefers peanut butter, slightly increase the peanut butter and reduce pumpkin, then add flour until the dough reaches cookie-dough consistency.
• Treat thickness – Roll thinner for crisp, delicate treats or thicker for sturdier biscuits. Thinner treats bake faster, so watch the time.
• No cookie cutters? – Use a sharp knife to cut small squares if you don’t have cutters.

Some other doggy recipes:

• Peanut Butter Pumpkin Doggy Ice-Cream
• Apple and Peanut Butter Pupcakes
• Peanut Butter and Banana Pupcakes

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