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Pumpkin Dog Treats Recipe - Simple, Wholesome, and Dog-Approved

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 servings

Ingredients
  

  • Pumpkin puree (unsweetened, plain) – 1 cup
  • Natural peanut butter (xylitol-free, no added sugar) – 1/2 cup
  • Egg – 1 large
  • Whole wheat flour – 2 to 2 1/2 cups (see notes for substitutions)
  • Ground cinnamon – 1/2 teaspoon (optional)
  • Water – 1–3 tablespoons, as needed for dough consistency

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, peanut butter, and egg until smooth.
  3. Add 2 cups of whole wheat flour and the optional cinnamon. Stir with a spoon until a shaggy dough forms. If the dough is sticky, add more flour 1–2 tablespoons at a time. If it’s dry and crumbly, add water 1 tablespoon at a time.
  4. Lightly flour your work surface. Roll the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness.
  5. Use cookie cutters or a knife to cut shapes. Classic bones, hearts, or simple squares work great. Gather scraps, reroll, and cut again.
  6. Place treats on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1/2 inch apart. They won’t spread much.
  7. Bake for 18–22 minutes, depending on size. For a crunchier treat, turn off the oven and let the biscuits sit inside with the door slightly ajar for another 15–20 minutes.
  8. Cool completely on a wire rack. The treats will firm up as they cool.