Homemade Peanut Butter Dog Sandwich Cookies are the perfect treat for your furry friend! These crunchy peanut butter cookies are lovingly made with wholesome oat flour and peanut butter.
The creamy filling is a blend of peanut butter and Greek yogurt. These dog cookie treats are a healthy indulgence for your beloved pet. Perfect for special occasions or just because your dog deserves a tasty treat.
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- Why You'll Love This Dog Sandwich Cookies Recipe
- The Best Things About DIY Dog Treats
- Ingredients
- Flour Substitutions
- Equipment Needed
- How To Make Dog Sandwich Cookies
- Recipe Notes
- Serving Size
- How to Store
- How Long Do Homemade Dog Sandwich Cookies Last?
- Can Humans Eat These Dog Cookies?
- Popular Peanut Butter Dog Treat Recipes
- Peanut Butter Dog Sandwich Cookies
Why You’ll Love This Dog Sandwich Cookies Recipe
Why is making homemade dog cookies better than buying them at the store?
Well, making dog treats at home saves you money. When you compare this recipe to the The Three Dog Bakery Lick and Crunch Cookies or Petco sandwich cookies – you’re saving a lot! This is a great way to give your dog healthy treats that don’t break the bank.
Another reason baking a sandwich dog cookie at home is better – they are healthier.
Since you’ll make these treats with simple, wholesome, and healthy ingredients, they are a better choice for your furry friend. As these treats bake, the mouth-watering aroma of peanut butter wafting through your kitchen is bound to get your dog’s tummy rumbling in anticipation.
These homemade peanut butter sandwich cookies do not have added sugars or artificial sweeteners. You can’t say that about most store-bought treats.
This simple dog treat recipe doesn’t have complicated steps either. It’s just basic stirring, rolling, cutting, and baking. You don’t even need a hand mixer. Anyone can make these tasty dog cookies at home.
The Best Things About DIY Dog Treats
Baking homemade treats yourself means you know you are giving your four-legged friend all-natural dog treats with simple ingredients. There aren’t any mystery ingredients found in store-bought dog treats.
And you don’t use sugar because a dog’s sugar intake should be minimal, especially for diabetic dogs.
If your dog loves peanut butter treats, your pup will flip for these! Baking some homemade peanut butter filled dog treats is the next step in spoiling your hound. This may be your dog’s new favorite treat.
Ingredients
The exact ingredient amounts and step-by-step directions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this article. First, I want to share some information about the ingredients in this simple recipe.
Here’s a handy ingredient list of what you’ll need. They are common ingredients found in regular grocery stores. Use organic ingredients if you want to make organic dog treats.
- Creamy Peanut Butter is full of healthy fats and adds protein to the treats.
- Unsweetened Applesauce adds moisture and sweetness.
- Egg is a binder for the dough and add protein.
- Coconut Oil has healthy fatty acids.
- Oat Flour is a whole-grain flour rich in nutrients.
- Greek Yogurt makes the filling creamy and it adds protein and probiotics.
Ingredient Notes
Be sure to use natural peanut butter safe for dogs that does not contain xylitol, an artificial sweetener toxic to dogs. This sugar substitute can cause liver failure.
Instead of buying oat flour, you can easily make it by placing uncooked old-fashioned whole oats in a blender or food processor and blending until it has the consistency of flour.
Flour Substitutions
When you make this dog treats recipe and want to use different flours, there are a few things to keep in mind:
If you can’t find or don’t have oat flour, use brown rice flour as an easy substitute.
You can also substitute all-purpose flour or a 50-50 combination of all-purpose and whole wheat flour for the oat flour. The amount will have to be adjusted since those flours will cause the dough to have a different consistency. It will take less of those flours than oat flour. Because whole wheat flour is denser, it’s not a good substitute to use by itself.
Finally, it’s also possible to substitute coconut flour for oat flour, but you’ll need to add more liquid to the dough.
Equipment Needed
You probably have most of the kitchen items you need to make these treats. You can use any cookie cutters but a paw or dog bone cookie cutter would be a good idea so folks will know these are dog cookies.
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Mixing Bowls
- Rolling Pin
- Cookie Cutters for Dog Treats
- Baking Sheet
- Silicone Mat or Parchment Paper
- Sealed Container (to store leftover treats)
How To Make Dog Sandwich Cookies
These are the recipe steps and some photos of the process. I hope they help you make this healthy dog cookie recipe! Note there’s a printable recipe card below.
- Combine the wet ingredients together in a large bowl.
- Add the oat flour.
- Stir until a dough forms.
- Roll out the dough on a flat surface.
- Use a cute cookie cutter to cut out the treats.
- Place the cutouts on a baking sheet lined with a silicone mat or parchment paper.
- Bake at 350°F for 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool the treats to room temperature on a wire rack.
To make the filling:
- Place peanut butter and Greek yogurt in a small bowl and stir to combine.
- Put a rounded teaspoon of the filling mixture on the bottom flattened edge of a cookie.
- Spread the filling on cookie and then place another cookie on top.
- Repeat with the remaining cookies and filling.
Recipe Notes
You can make the treats in different sizes and fun shapes. For smaller cookies that are bite-sized, use a small cookie cutter.
Using the paw-shaped cutter, the recipe yielded 10 2½-inch diameter sandwich cookies. The amount will vary depending on the size and shape of the cutter you use.
You can use a pizza cutter to cut the dough into squares or rectangles.
Serving Size
How many cookies should you give your pup at once? That depends on the amount of food you gave your pet to eat that day and the size of your dog. Large dogs can consume more than smaller dogs.
Treats should be considered in your dog’s daily caloric intake. Make sure you don’t exceed the recommended amount for your dog.
Dogs shouldn’t have too many treats, including these yummy sandwich cookies. For this reason, I suggest only giving your spoiled hound one per day.
However, you can use your own judgment regarding how many treats are right for your dog.
And as with adding new foods to your dog’s diet, start with a small amount to ensure your dog has no adverse reactions.
How to Store
These sandwich cookies should be stored in an airtight container or plastic zip-top bag. They need to be stored in the refrigerator because the filling is made with Greek yogurt. Storing them at room temperature would cause the yogurt to spoil.
For longer shelf life, freeze them in a freezer-safe container or plastic freezer bag.
How Long Do Homemade Dog Sandwich Cookies Last?
Due to the storage life of opened yogurt out of the container, they will last up to 5 days in the refrigerator. They will last up to 3 months in the freezer.
It is best to freeze these treats because they can spoil or become moldy since they don’t have any preservatives. Just take enough out of the freezer for a couple of days. Your dog may enjoy the frozen treat, or you can thaw them in the fridge overnight.
Can Humans Eat These Dog Cookies?
Yes, people can eat these dog cookies. All the ingredients are safe for human consumption. But I doubt folks would like them. They don’t taste as sweet as cookies for people.
Popular Peanut Butter Dog Treat Recipes
Want to make more yummy homemade treats with peanut butter for your dog? Here are some great ones to make:
- Apple Peanut Butter Dog Treats
- Peanut Butter Banana Dog Treats
- Peanut Butter Cups for Dogs
- Peanut Butter Dog Donuts
- Peanut Butter Dog Popsicles
- Peanut Butter Smoothie for Dogs
- Rice Pudding for Dogs
- Snickerdoodle Cookies for Dogs
- Soft No Bake Peanut Butter Pumpkin Dog Treats
Find more easy dog treat recipes here on Spoiled Hounds!
Peanut Butter Dog Sandwich Cookies
Ingredients
Cookies
- ½ cup Applesauce
- ¼ cup Unsweetened Creamy Peanut Butter
- 1 Egg
- 1 tablespoon Melted Coconut Oil
- 2 cups Oat Flour
Filling
- ½ cup Plain Greek Yogurt
- ½ cup Unsweetened Creamy Peanut Butter
Instructions
Cookies
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
- Combine all wet ingredients in a bowl with a mixer or by hand.
- Add the flour and combine well.
- Roll out the dough onto a flat surface until about 1/3-inch thick. Using your favorite cookie cutter, cut out as many shapes as possible. Gather scraps, re-roll and cut out as necessary until all the dough is used up.
- Place the cutouts on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the edges are light golden brown and the cookies are crunchy.
- Transfer the cookies to a wire rack and cool them to room temperature.
Filling
- Combine peanut butter and Greek yogurt in a bowl.
- Spread a small spoonful of the filling on the back of one cookie.
- Place another cookie on top.
- Repeat with remaining cookies and filling.
Looks very nice, Thanks for the recipe of sandwich cookies.