How to make Pumpkin dog Cookies

Not only does pumpkin taste good to dogs, it is good for their digestion as well. You can make your own dog cookies or biscuits from scratch using canned pumpkin and a few other ingredients. Making your own dog treats saves you money at the pet store and lets you completely control what your pet eats. You can personalize the cookies according to your dog's favorite flavors or nutritional needs. The handmade cookies also make thoughtful gifts for the dog owners in your life.

Things You'll Need

  • 1/2 cup canned pumpkin
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 2 eggs
  • Mixing bowl
  • Up to a 1/2 cup of water
  • Wire whisk
  • Flour
  • Rolling pin
  • Cookie cutters (optional)
  • Non-stick cookie sheet
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Instructions

    • 1

      Place a 1/2 cup of canned pumpkin, 1/2 cup of creamy peanut butter, 2 1/2 cups of whole wheat flour and two eggs in a mixing bowl.

    • 2

      Combine the ingredients with a wire whisk to create dough. Incorporate up to a 1/2 cup of water into the mixture as needed to make the dough pliable. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

    • 3

      Flour your work surface, such as a counter top, and place the dough on top. Roll the dough out into a 1/2-inch sheet using a rolling pin.

    • 4

      Cut the rolled dough into small squares or create whimsical shapes, such as dog paw prints and bones, using cookie cutters.

    • 5

      Bake the treats on a nonstick cookie sheet for 30 to 40 minutes, or until they are hard all of the way through. Allow the cookies to cool to room temperature before feeding them to your dog.