5 Easy Homemade Dog Treat Recipes for a Festive Christmas

Spoil your furry friend this holiday season with these 5 easy and delicious dog treat recipes for Christmas. Give your pup the festive delight they deserve with homemade treats that are quick, easy, and oh-so-scrumptious.

The holidays are a busy time, but with these festive recipes, you can make your pup’s tail wag without the stress. From PB & Ginger Snaps to adorable Christmas Pudding Cookie Dog Treats, these recipes are perfect for gifting or stuffing your pup’s stocking.

5 Dog Treat Recipes for a Festive Christmas

1- PB & Ginger Snaps

A festive twist on the classic peanut butter dog treat with a hint of ginger.

Ingredients

• 2 Cups Almond Flour
• 1/2 Cup Coconut Flour
• 1/2 – 3/4 Cup Natural Peanut Butter
• 3 Tablespoons Ground Ginger
• 1 Tablespoon Cinnamon
• 1/4 Cup Water

Directions

1. Heat your oven to 165°C.
2. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, forming a dough ball.
3. Flatten the dough and use a cookie cutter to shape treats. Get creative if you don’t have a mini cutter; a jar cap works!
4. Arrange treats on a baking tray and bake for 25 minutes.
5. After baking, turn off the oven and let treats sit for an additional 45 minutes or until they become crisp.

2- Christmas Pudding Cookie Dog Treats

Cute mini Christmas puddings your pup will devour in just 15 minutes.

Ingredients

Cookie

•  140g self raising wholemeal flour
• 25g Rolled oats
• 100g Proper Nutty Smunchy Peanut Butter
• 1 tbsp Honey (runny)
• 1 Medium eggs 40ml Water (cold)

Decoration

• 50g Greek yoghurt (low fat)
• 1/2 tsp Honey (runny)
• 30 Dried cranberries

Direction

1. Preheat the oven to 190°C / 170°C fan / Gas mark 5. Line two baking trays with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, mix flour and oats. In a separate jug, whisk together peanut butter, honey, egg, and water.
3. Create a well in the flour and pour in the peanut butter mixture. Use a palette knife to bring it all together into a stiff dough.
4. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to 4mm thickness. Cut out 30 rounds with a 5cm plain cutter. Place the cookies on the baking sheets with some space between them.
5. Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown. Let the cookies cool slightly on the trays before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
6. For decoration, mix yogurt and honey in a small bowl. Place the yogurt in a piping bag and snip the end. Pipe a small amount of yogurt on each cookie to resemble Christmas pudding sauce. Finish by adding a dried cranberry on top of the yogurt.
7. Store the cookies in an airtight tin and only decorate when ready to serve to prevent sogginess.

3- Gingerbread Dog Treat Recipe

Celebrate the holidays with warm spices and molasses flavor, bringing a festive and nostalgic feel to your pup’s snack time.

Ingredients

• 1 and 1/4 Cups Water
• 1/4 Cup Olive Oil
• 1/2 Cup Molasses
• 2 Tablespoons Honey
• 3 Cups Organic Whole Wheat Flour
• 1/2 Teaspoon Cinnamon
• 1/2 Teaspoon Ground Cloves
• 1 Tablespoon finely chopped Fresh Ginger

Directions

1. Grab two large bowls. In the first one, mix together water, olive oil, molasses, and honey. In the second bowl, combine flour, cinnamon, cloves, and finely chopped ginger.
2. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, ensuring everything is well combined.
3. Divide the dough in half, wrap each portion, and refrigerate for a minimum of 3.5 hours.
4. Once chilled, take the dough out and roll it to a thickness of 1/4 inch (less than a centimeter).
5. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
6. Use your Gingerbread Cookie Cutter to cut out the biscuits, then place them on a baking tray. Bake for 10-15 minutes.

4- Peanut Butter and Carob Christmas Dog Treats

A delicious combination of carob and peanut butter for a tasty homemade Christmas treat.

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup smooth peanut butter
• 1/4 cup room temperature stock or other dog-friendly liquid
• 1/4 cup carob powder
• Approximately 1 cup of brown rice flour, plus extra for rolling

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C and gather all your baking ingredients and tools.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine egg, peanut butter, liquid, carob, and any optional ingredients.
3. Gradually add flour, mixing until you achieve a cohesive and workable dough. The amount of flour may vary based on your specific ingredients and any add-ins. If you skip optional ingredients, you might need a bit more flour. Made a mistake? No problem! Adjust the consistency with extra liquid, a small amount of olive oil, or additional flour as needed.
4. Rest the dough if you like (optional but recommended)
5. Roll it out, cut into desired shapes, and place on a prepared baking pan.
6. Bake for around 10-15 minutes; keep an eye on the oven as cooking time varies with shape and size.
7. Allow the treats to cool before serving or storing.

5- Snowflake Shortbread Cookies for Dogs

Quick and easy, these snowflake-shaped treats contain only 4 ingredients. Fun, festive, and perfect for a delightful holiday doggy snack.

Ingredients

• 1 and 1/4 cups rice flour
• 2 free-range eggs
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon organic honey
• Optional for Decoration: Yoghurt or carob drops

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 175C. Line a flat baking tray with baking paper.
2. Whisk eggs, vegetable oil and honey in a bowl.
3. Add the rice flour to the wet ingredients and mix well to form a dough.
4. Roll dough onto floured surface to approximately 1/4 inch thickness.
5. Using a snowflake cookie cutter, cut out the cookies and place on lined baking tray. Repeat until dough is finished.
6. Bake cookies for approximately 15 minutes or until golden. Place on baking rack to cool.

As you make these yummy treats for your furry friend, let the holiday cheer warm both your hearts. These easy recipes are a special gift for your dog. Have a joyful and treat-filled Christmas together! If you liked these recipes, share the fun with other dog lovers. Happy baking and happy holidays!

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