Your best friend deserves a special treat, so why not whip up a batch of homemade dog cookies? This way, you’ll know what’s in them, and you can cater to any picky or allergy-prone pooch. With ingredients you already have in your kitchen — such as whole wheat flour, oats and peanut butter — you can make your doggie her very own batch of scrumptious treats.
And for those pups who are allergic to wheat, we’ve also included a few great wheat-free alternatives. From drop cookies, rolled cookies, pumpkin, carob and bacon, you’re guaranteed to find something to please your pooch! Make sure your dog sitter has access to the cookie jar so your pup can be satisfied even in your absence!
1) Pumpkin, Peanut Butter and Bacon Dog Cookies
Make these cookies from Seattle Palate using pumpkin for fiber, and the most tasty doggie combination of flavors — peanut butter and bacon! Think about making an extra batch, too. Your pup won’t be able to keep his paws out of the cookie jar!
2) Classic Carob Chip Cookies
Try this recipe from Minnie in Manhattan. Since chocolate can be toxic to dogs, this cookie is loaded with carob chips instead. It looks just like a classic chocolate chip cookie, but it’s for your good doggie to enjoy!
3) Calvin’s Christmas Cookies
If your little boy or girl’s been good all year, cook up a batch of these festive-looking treats from The Scrumptious Pumpkin. With ingredients like honey, dried cranberries and pumpkin seeds, these almost sound good enough to leave for Santa!
4) Twist ‘n’ Licks
These sweet treats from My Dog’s Breakfast resemble everyone’s favorite cream-filled cookie but taste like carob and peanut butter. Use a wheat-free flour if you’re worried about allergies, and make the middle with plain Greek yogurt and peanut butter for a dose of healthy protein.
5) Grain-Free Homemade Carrot and Banana Dog Cookies
Who says healthy can’t mean yummy, too? Make these grain-free goodies from K9 Instinct for your furry friends.
6) Gluten-Free Canine Cookies
Whip up a batch of these gluten-free cookies from Whole Lifestyle Nutrition with pumpkin, brown rice flour and organic milk in just under an hour.
7) Peanut Butter and Honey Roll-Up Dog Cookies
Why not whip up a batch of these roll-up cookies from All Natural Dog Treat when your little gal is being extra good? With two layers of healthy ingredients, you’ll love making these for those special reward times.
8) Veggie Chip Cookies
Try this cookie recipe from My Dog’s Breakfast to give your dog a treat and an extra serving of veggies, too!
9) Peanut Butter and Apple Sauce Cookies
Why not make these yummy doggie cookies from The Lazy Pitbull? Mix up a batch of these tasty, wholesome snacks and cut them into your favorite shapes — your little pooch will be barking for more in no time!
10) Apple-Peanut Butter Doggie Cookies
Make a great dog cookie dough with this recipe from Cookie Dough and Oven Mitt and cut it into your pup’s favorite festive shape! With eggs, whole wheat flour, honey, apple sauce and peanut butter, this dough is super easy to work with. Try making some for a special occasion (hearts for Valentine’s Day, anyone?) so everyone in your family gets a special treat!
11) Chicken ‘n’ Spinach Cookies
What pup wouldn’t love these savory cookies from Bunny Roo Beagle? With shredded chicken and spinach, they look festive but taste like a special meal. No need to wait for the next St. Patrick’s Day to make these. Your dog will love them all year round!
If Fido or Belle’s sweet tooth somehow still isn’t sated, and he or she has a birthday coming up, check out 7 Delicious Dog Cake Recipes.
Amy Aitman is a freelance writer who writes lifestlye and parenting articles, including those for pet parents!
