Treat your pup to something delicious with these soft and chewy pumpkin dog biscuits. They’re made with simple pantry ingredients and baked in cute shapes using silicone molds, which makes them extra fun for dogs and dog parents alike. If your dog loves pumpkin and peanut butter, these little biscuits will be a hit. They’re easy to mix, easy to bake, and a great way to spoil your furry friend with a homemade treat.
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Why You Will Love This Recipe
Making treats for your dog brings so much joy. Dogs always know when something special is coming, and watching their excitement is one of the best parts of baking for them. There are so many reasons this recipe will be a favorite.
Wholesome Ingredients – These biscuits are made with simple, dog-safe, and nutritious ingredients that you probably already have on hand.
Easy to Make – Just mix the ingredients, press the dough into molds, and bake. There is nothing complicated about this recipe.
Simple to Customize – You can easily adjust the flavors or swap ingredients to suit your dog’s preferences or dietary needs.
Economical – Homemade treats cost much less than store-bought boutique biscuits and taste even better.
Ingredients and What They Bring to the Biscuits
These flavorful biscuits come together with just a handful of kitchen staples. This is what each ingredient contributes to the recipe.
- Pumpkin puree adds moisture, flavor, and gentle fiber that dogs love.
- Peanut butter gives richness and a taste dogs find irresistible.
- Egg helps bind the dough so the biscuits hold their shape.
- Coconut oil provides healthy fats.
- Oat flour creates a soft and chewy texture and is easily digestible by dogs.
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
It’s easy to adapt these biscuits to what you have on hand. Here are helpful notes and swaps to keep in mind.
- Do not use pumpkin pie mix because it may contain spices that are not safe for dogs.
- Do not use peanut butter that contains xylitol, an artificial sweetener that is toxic to dogs.
- You can substitute peanut butter with almond butter or sunflower seed butter as long as it is xylitol-free.
- You can make oat flour by blending old-fashioned rolled oats in a blender or food processor into a flour consistency is reached. One cup of oats makes about 3/4 cup of flour.
- You can substitute oat flour with rice flour, all-purpose flour, or a 50-50 combination of all-purpose and whole wheat flour. Because whole wheat flour is dense, it should not be used by itself.
- Do not use coconut flour because it absorbs too much moisture and will make the dough dry and crumbly.
Equipment Needed
You probably have most of the kitchen items you need to make these biscuits. You can use any regular silicone mold, but a dog paw print mold gives these treats a fun look.
How to Make Pumpkin Dog Biscuits
These biscuits come together quickly and bake beautifully in silicone molds. Here’s what to do:
- Place peanut butter, pumpkin puree, egg, and melted coconut oil in a mixing bowl.
- Stir until the wet ingredients are well combined and smooth.
- Add the oat flour.
- Stir until the dough is combined. You should be able to form it into a ball.
- Press the dough into silicone molds. Place the molds on a baking sheet.
- Bake at 350°F for 20 to 25 minutes.
- Transfer the baked treats to a wire rack to cool.
Tip for Crunchier Biscuits: Place the baked biscuits on a baking sheet and bake at 200°F for about 30 minutes or until they reach your desired level of crunchiness. This removes extra moisture, extends the shelf life, and allows them to be stored at room temperature longer.
Recipe Variation – Cut Out Treats
If you don’t have silicone molds, you can roll out the dough and cut out shapes instead. You may need to add a bit more oat flour if the dough feels sticky.
Place the dough on a floured surface and roll it to about 1/2 inch thick. Use cookie cutters to cut shapes. Place the cutouts on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.
How to Store the Biscuits and How Long They Last
Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for 4 to 5 days. Refrigeration can extend their shelf life for a couple more days.
For longer storage, you can freeze the treats in a freezer-safe container or plastic freezer bag for up to 3 months.
Can people eat these biscuit treats?
Yes, they sure can. All the ingredients are safe for human consumption. Give one a try, and you may enjoy it too.
Popular Homemade Dog Treat Recipes
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Pumpkin Dog Biscuits
Ingredients
- ½ cup Plain Pumpkin Puree
- ¼ cup Creamy Peanut Butter (natural unsweetened)
- 1 Egg
- 1 tablespoon Melted Coconut Oil
- 2 cups Oat Flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Combine all wet ingredients in a bowl with a mixer or by hand.
- Add the oat flour and combine well.
- Press the dough into silicone molds.
- Place the molds on a baking sheet.
- Bake at for 20 to 25 minutes.
- Remove the biscuits from the molds and place them on a wire rack to cool completely.
Cookie Cutter Method
- Roll the dough out on a flat surface until about ½ inch thick. Add a little more flour if the dough is too sticky.
- Using your favorite cookie cutter, cut out as many shapes as possible.
- Gather the scraps, re-roll and cut until all the dough is used up.
- Place the cutouts on a baking sheet. Bake and cool as directed above.
Notes
Nutrition
Serving Amount
Treats should make up no more than 10 percent of your dog’s daily calories. If you are unsure of the proper portion size for your dog, consult your veterinarian.
If your dog has never had one of the ingredients in this recipe, start with a small piece to ensure they do not have any allergies, sensitivities, or adverse reactions.
Do you have a link for the paw print mold by any chance? I may have missed it if you have included it.
Thank you in advance.
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Do these cookies freeze well?
Yes, they freeze well.
They are very good
How long do the treats stay good for after making them?
Love your recipe and my pup does too
Question- can I freeze half the dough and cook at a later date? I don’t like to have them sitting around too much.
Thank you
I haven’t tested it, but I think it would be okay to freeze the dough. Just thaw it in the refrigerator overnight. Alternatively, you can freeze the treats and just take a few at a time out of the freezer.
Hello I was wondering if the calories is per treat or per batch made?
The calories is per treat. Note that can vary depending on the size of the treat you make.
Great treats for my dog and my husband! I have to make a double batch sometimes.
Do these treats have to be refrigerated?
They do not have to be refrigerated. You can store them at room temperature for 4 to 5 days. Note that if you want longer storage it is best to freeze them for up to 3 months.
Can I use all purpose flower or almond flour to make these treats
Yes, you can use either all-purpose flour or almond flour instead of oat flour. Just note that almond flour will add a lot of fat and calories to the treats.
I’m allergic to coconut, can I substitute for a different oil? I have vegetable oil, canola oil, olive oil, avocado oil.
You can use sunflower oil or canola oil.
My dog loves these dog biscuits! However, you have okayed substituting almond butter for peanut butter, but I have been reading that almonds are not good for dogs. I have found that sugar-free peanut butter is a bit pricey, so I just grind up my own peanut butter — a jar of roasted peanuts (lightly salted), and a tablespoon or more of olive oil.
Almonds are not toxic to dogs. Whole almonds aren’t good for dogs because dogs can’t easily digest them and can cause gastric distress. Almond butter is fine.
My dog loves them, and the dough freezes very well! I thought the consistency was easier to work with too after freezing/thawing. I tossed the last treat from the first batch because I was concerned with how long it had been in the fridge. How long would you say these treats last both outside the fridge and inside, if you have an estimate? Thanks for the recipe!
You can store them at room temperature for 4 to 5 days. Refrigerating them will add a day or two.
I made these yesterday and they were nice and crispy. Today they are soft, is this how they are supposed to be? My dog likes them so I guess that’s all that matters.
They are somewhat crunchy, but not hard. If you want them crunchier, you can spread them on a baking sheet and bake them at 300°F until they have dried out some.
I found that if I follow the directions to the letter, the dough is far too wet and sticky. Doubling the flour (oats ground in a blender) remedies this.
The bake time is much too short. My first batch came out soft, underbaked and grew mold after a few days.
If you have a convection setting on your oven, I recommend the same temperature. After 20 minutes, flip them over and bake for another 20. Then check them. If they still look dark/oily in the middle, flip them and bake for another 5. Repeat until finished the color looks even. Once I’m satisfied that they’re done, I turn the oven off and leave the biscuits inside to cool and continue to dry out. My last batch came out perfect – hard and crunchy.
My English Shepherd loves them.
One final note – I add cinnamon to mine.
I have no idea why they were that way for you. I’m glad you figured out a way to get them hard and crunchy for you. And a great idea to add some cinnamon for flavor.
Perhaps this person made them thick….they were perfect for me.
Could definitely cook longer if need a crisp cookie but my Dog doesn’t care!
Haha
By the way, my three dogs LOVE these. Healthy, too! Thank you!
Wonderful! I’m so glad your dogs enjoy the biscuits!
Any recommendations for an egg substitute? My Yorkie is allergic to poultry. Poor thing is allergic to so many foods and this far I’ve only been giving her the Hills z/d food sensitivities prescription food and treats (in addition to fruits and veggies).
For an egg substitute you can mix 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed with 3 tablespoons of water. Let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes then use it like you would an egg.
My dog has developed an allergy to chicken. I decided to start making my own dog treats as so may purchased dog treats have chicken byproducts in them. I made this recipe as written. So easy to put together. I wanted circular treats for my Pit mix but I did not have a small enough cookie cutter. I using my Pampered Chef mini muffin pan. I pressed in a small amount of dough into each muffin tin, so the dough was about 1/4 inch thick. Baked them for 23 minutes. I did not spray the muffin tin or use liners. The cooked dog treat just slid right out. And they are the right size. Hope this helpful hint helps others. I’m really happy I fount this website for homemade dog treats!!
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe! And thanks for sharing the tip on making them in a muffin pan.
Can you use apple sauce instead of oil?
Yes, you can use applesauce instead of oil.
Hi, thanks for the recipe! I think my molds are smaller than yours, so not sure of cooking time. Are they supposed to be soft or crunchy? My dogs really like them.
They are supposed to be somewhat crunchy and not totally hard, but it’s okay if they are soft.
The original pin (from which I started) indicated that these dog cookies are grain free which is inaccutate, as oat is a grain. I have made these using a small star shaped cookie cutter hoping they would act a little like a doggie toothbrush. I very much needed to add more flour than the recipe indicated. Perhaps refrigerating the dough before rolling it out is helpful and therefore less frustrating for new bakers. 4/5 for stars for the judgement calls needed to be made and the misinformation about oats making the recipe grain free. Actually gluten free is correct
Yes, you are correct – oats are a grain. I have removed the statement of them being grain-free. And that’s a good idea about refrigerating the dough if making cutout cookies.
Can you recommend a peanut butter?
Crazy Richard’s brand is a good one, it’s 100% peanuts (no added salt or palm oil).
Wow these are delicious! I made these cookies for my dog Minnie who has a sensitive stomach and she loves them! I love them too, they are low fodmap!
I made one inch circle cookies and baked for the time recommended. They are nice thank you very much for sharing.
I’m so glad you and your dog Minnie enjoy the treats!
My dog absolutely loves these! I double the recipe and freeze portions. When doubling, I only need to use 3 cups oat flour, give or take. Makes a nice dough for cut-out treats.
I’m so glad your dog enjoys the treats so much. Good to know to use a little less oat flour when doubling the batch – thanks for that tip!
Great recipe and my dogs loved them. I had to spray my silicone molds because the first batch stuck!
Yea, usually silicone cups don’t stick but spraying them is a good way to ensure the treats release easily from the pan.