Healthy dog cookies your pup will love.
I have a confession: I love baking easy homemade dog treats that my dog Maggie absolutely adores (and, let’s be real, healthy enough for humans to try too!).
These Peanut Butter Dog Cookies are the perfect recipe! With just a handful of pantry staples: coconut flour, creamy peanut butter, eggs, and water, these natural treats are made from real, wholesome ingredients you actually recognize.
Easy Peanut Butter Dog Treats Your Pup Will Love
These homemade peanut butter dog treats are so easy, you’ll wonder why you ever bought store-bought. No need for a food processor—just hand mix a few simple ingredients to make an easy dough. Then roll the dough into little balls, flatten with a fork, and bake!
My dog Maggie goes wild the second they hit the oven—I wouldn’t be surprised if she could smell them from a 40-mile radius.
This peanut butter dog treat recipe is crunchy, peanut buttery, and honestly so tasty (yes, I’ve tried one… or three). But don’t worry, they’re perfectly safe for your furry friend—and a great way to spoil them without junk ingredients. I stash extras in the fridge or freezer for later, making snack time a breeze for my favorite furry family members. Maggie approves—and that’s the highest compliment!
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Made with Dog-Healthy Ingredients
These peanut butter dog biscuits are packed with wholesome, nourishing ingredients—way better than anything you’d find in store-bought treats. Every bite is made with your best friend’s health in mind:
- Coconut flour: A grain-free, fiber-rich flour loaded with healthy fats and fatty acids to support digestion and a shiny coat.
- Peanut butter (unsalted, xylitol-free): A great source of protein and healthy fats, plus the flavor dogs go crazy for.
- Eggs: Add extra protein and essential fats for skin and coat health.
No fillers, no junk—just simple, homemade dog cookies that even you might be tempted to try (Maggie certainly doesn’t mind sharing… as long as she gets the bigger piece).
Which peanut butter is safe for dogs?
When making homemade dog biscuits, always choose natural peanut butter with no added salt, sugar, or artificial sweeteners. Many brands of peanut butter are safe for dogs in moderation and provide protein, healthy fats, and vitamins B and E—just double-check the label!
Avoid any peanut butter containing xylitol, a dangerous artificial sweetener that’s toxic to dogs. Stick to plain, unsalted varieties to keep your pup’s treats both delicious and safe. Your four-legged foodie will give it two paws up!
Simple Ingredient Swaps
Don’t have every ingredient on hand? No problem! These easy swaps keep your homemade treats just as delicious and dog-friendly:
No eggs? Try ½ mashed ripe banana, which is a great source of potassium, vitamins, and fiber. You can also use ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce. Just make sure you are using cooked apples without any sugar. Both add moisture to create slightly soft dog treats while binding ingredients. Just make sure you use them in moderation!
No coconut flour? Try rolled oats or oat flour. Just blitz oats in a blender and you’ll be set! Oats are gentle on tummies and packed with high soluble fiber for healthy digestion. They also bring B vitamins and healthy fats to support your pup’s coat and skin. This swap will give a slightly different texture, but still a tasty, hearty biscuit.
Baking Tips & Storage
Because these treats have only four ingredients and no hidden preservatives, a few simple steps keep them perfect for pup-snacking:
After baking, let them cool completely—they’ll crisp up as they cool. Store the cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, or freeze extras for 1–2 months. I like to make a big batch and keep a jar handy. Maggie practically does tricks for them on cue!
For more fun, you can roll the dough thicker for chewy cookies or thinner for extra crunch, and even use your favorite cookie cutters ( I like to use bone-shaped cutters) to make them festive. A light brush of peanut butter on top before baking (just a tiny dab) can double down on the flavor.
At the end of the day, these peanut butter cookies are as straightforward and wholesome as homemade dog treats get. Maggie cannot get enough of them, and I love knowing exactly what she’s eating—real ingredients, lots of love, and no junk.
I hope your four-legged friend enjoys them just as much! Give your pup (and maybe yourself) a cookie from Maggie and me, and watch those tails start wagging. 🐶🍪❤️. Gale and Maggie
Peanut Butter Doggie Cookies
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Blend or beat eggs, peanut butter, and water until smooth. Stir in coconut flour to form a dough.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Divide and shape dough into 24 1-inch balls. Dip fork into a little water and press dough with a fork, forming the traditional crisscross marks on top.
- Bake 20 minutes. Note: The longer they bake the harder they become. For younger dogs or dogs without dental issues, cookies can be baked 35 to 40 minutes. This method creates a more traditional crispy dog treat.
- Cool completely before serving. Store in an airtight container just as with human cookies.
Nutrition Information
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Can an alternative flour be used?
Hi Sue,
If your dog does not have any allergies or a gluten intolerance, any flour can be substituted!
Can I use chunky peanut butter ?
Robbin, I prefer smooth, just a personal preference. 🙂
Can these be frozen
Sherry, Yes! I freeze these all the time. I take 1-2 out of the freezer in the morning for treats. 🙂
I have heard many people say pumpkin is a wonderful food for a dog’s digestion. If I were to add pumpkin to these, what adjustments would be necessary to avoid the cookies being too wet? Also, how much pumpkin purée?
Candice, I can’t say for certain since I haven’t tried pumpkin in this recipe. I do think you could sub half the water with pumpkin and it should be fine. Keep us posted.
I made it exactly like you recommended but only made the cookies the size of a nickel and baked for 15 minutes. I have small dogs….So happy they freeze well. The dogs LOVE them. Thank you.
Glad your dogs loved the recipe, Kay!
Thank you for this recipe I have made this couple of times and Henry loves them so do his paw friends! I will be making them today. I was wondering if I can use an egg replaceer instead of eggs?
Mariana, I haven’t tried using an egg replacer so I can’t say for sure. Please let us know if you do. Thank you for the feedback. Please leave a review if you don’t mind.
I have made these for my two redbone hounds. I omitted the water and added pumpkin instead. My babies love these cookies. I put the dough onto floured surface and kneaded it to combine, also can not find coconut flour so I used whole wheat. This is a very healthy treat for dogs. Let mine get really crunchy to help with cleaning and maintaining their teeth.
We’re glad you love the recipe, Sheila!
Do these need to be refrigerated and how long will they keep without freezing?
Cindy, I didn’t refrigerate the cookies and they lasted for several days before being eaten. 🙂
My dog loved these! Since it makes 24, I gave some to friends for their doggos and also got rave reviews. My dog is young with good teeth, but he’s never been a fan of hard biscuits like milk bones. I baked just 20 minutes and it was the perfect chewiness that he loves (more cookie-like texture than hard treat). They were very easy to make, will be making again!
That’s great, Madison! We’re happy to hear that the pups loved them! Thanks for the feedback 🙂
Have you ever used this recipe for cutout cookies?
Amy, Yes I have. I added a little more flour, about 1 tablespoon at a time until I got the right consistency for roll out dough. Our dog loves them!!! 🙂
Great
How long do these last for 😊
Love the idea
I made them also fro my dogs
Took some time and now they love them
Great! They should last a least one week.
Love your receipts but some one said they add an egg to the meat, my vet said only the white of the egg and not the yoke should be given and not very often. She also had a chart in the office that says never to give chicken you your dog. I am currently make turkey meatballs small ones and cook it with a vegetable broth and add green beans and chopped up carrots which they love. Should I star with the coliflower or ground egg shells? My Ling Charles needs to lose 6 pounds and my mix breed needs to lose 8 pounds. They each get 3 meatballs and 4 baby carrots and some on the broth and about a 25 pieces of their kibble. They ge less than a 1/3 cu of kibble in the morning and the meatball meal at night fDo you think that I need to put any thing Elise in?
Gloria, I would also suggest you check with the vet regarding the egg shells.
My dogs love these peanut butter biscuits! Glad I doubled the recipe. Very easy to make.
Awesome, Linda! We’re so glad to hear it! I bet your dogs were glad you doubled the recipe, too! 😋
How long would you dehydrate these if you wanted them to last longer?
Beatrice, I don’t think this sort of recipe would work for dehydrating.