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How To Make Homemade Pumpkin Dog Treats—5 Easy Recipes

Rocky Kanaka   |  

Sep 14, 2023

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It’s no secret that dogs love pumpkin treats, but did you know that you can make them yourself at home? Pumpkin is both delicious and healthy, and a great ingredient to add to almost any dog’s diet. To amp up their pumpkin treats, we also love to add peanut butter, another all-time dog favorite.

Here, we’ve collected five of our favorite peanut butter pumpkin dog treat recipes from all over the internet. Some are hard and crunchy, some are soft and chewy, and one is frozen and perfect for dogs who like ice cream! 

1. Homemade Peanut Butter and Pumpkin Dog Treats Recipe

Most dog biscuits are flavorless, dry, and boring—many dogs won’t even accept dog biscuits and will turn their nose up in favor of something more flavorful. Well, we’ve got a solution: Make your own dog biscuits pumpkin peanut butter flavored! 

This recipe by Kelly at Allrecipes is one of the most tried and true pumpkin peanut butter dog treat recipes on the internet with more than 1,200 reviews and a 4.8/5 star rating. These treats can be whipped up in under an hour and come out with the perfect texture—not too hard, not too soft. 

Ingredients

• 2 ½ cups whole wheat flour
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup canned pumpkin puree (must be 100% pumpkin without added sugar or spices)
• 2 TBSP natural peanut butter (must be xylitol-free)
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp water (more if necessary)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350℉.
2. In a medium bowl, combine flour, eggs, pumpkin puree, peanut butter, salt, and cinnamon. Mix well using a spatula to combine ingredients. 
3. Dump the dough onto a clean, lightly floured work surface and knead with your hands until it begins to hold together. If needed, add 1 tsp of water at a time to help the dough hold together. Once it can be squeezed into a uniform dough, stop adding water. 
4. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough into a ½–1-inch thick sheet. Cut the dough into biscuits using a ½-inch cookie cutter. We like using a bone-shaped cookie cutter to make peanut and pumpkin bones for dogs. Transfer the bones to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
5. Bake the pumpkin peanut butter dog treats for about 40 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crunchy. 
6. Cool completely before serving. 

2. Soft Pumpkin Treats for Dogs

Does your dog prefer soft treats over crunchy ones? Maybe your pup is a senior and needs a softer texture, or you have a picky dog who turns their nose up at anything but human food. These soft pumpkin dog treats for dogs are the perfect solution, and they look exactly like regular dog biscuits so your senior pup can enjoy the same kind of treat they’ve always enjoyed. 

Created by Pook’s Pantry, this soft dog treat recipe comes together in under half an hour, and is purposefully low in fat so they are safe for your senior furry friend. 

Ingredients

• 3 ½ cups flour
• 1 cup pumpkin puree (must be 100% pumpkin, free from sugar and added spices. You cannot substitute it with pumpkin pie filling.) 
• 1 large egg
• ½ cup applesauce (free from added sugar and seasonings)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350℉.
2. In a medium bowl, combine pumpkin puree, egg, and applesauce. Stir until combined. 
3. Add the flour ½ cup at a time, stirring until incorporated. 
4. Dump the dough onto a clean, lightly floured work surface and knead with your hands a few times to bring the dough together and make sure it is uniform. It should be soft and tender, but not sticky, and should hold together well. 
5. Using a floured rolling pin, roll the dough into an ⅛-inch thick sheet. 
6. Cut treats using a 1-inch cookie cutter and transfer the dog treats to a baking tray. 
7. Bake for 18 minutes, and allow the soft peanut butter pumpkin dog treats to cool completely to room temperature before serving. 

3. Frozen Dog Treats Made with Pumpkin and Peanut Butter

Does your dog love ice cream, ice cubes, frozen peas, and other cold treats? Well, they’re sure to love these frozen homemade peanut butter pumpkin dog treats that contain just four simple ingredients! Delicious on a hot day, or really during any time of year, these tasty frozen homemade dog treats can be added to a meal as a tasty topper, or fed as a stand-alone treat. 

Created by Kelly from Eat The Gains, this frozen pumpkin peanut butter dog treat recipe is also great for non-bakers who would rather pop something in the freezer than tangle with the oven. Since these are no-bake treats, they are also super fun and easy to make with younger kiddos!

Ingredients

• 1 cup pumpkin puree (must be 100% pumpkin and free from added sugar and spices)
• ½ cup + 2 TBSP all-natural peanut butter (xylitol free)
• ¼ cup coconut oil softened or melted and allowed to cool slightly
• ½ tsp cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well until thoroughly combined. 
2. Add a heaping tablespoon to a bone-shaped silicone mold (or any silicone mold/ice mold you have on hand). You should have around 15 tablespoons to make about 15 treats. 
3. Transfer the silicone mold to the freezer and allow to set for 1-2 hours or until fully frozen and firm. 
4. Serve by allowing them to thaw for 1-2 minutes after removing them from the freezer for the comfort of your dog’s mouth! 

4. Gluten Free Pumpkin Peanut Butter Dog Biscuits

What is a common allergen for dogs, but dogs who can’t eat wheat shouldn’t miss out on delicious dog treats! This recipe for dog treats with pumpkin and peanut butter uses oat flour instead of wheat flour making them naturally gluten-free. Created by Minimalist Baker, these gluten-free homemade pumpkin peanut butter dog treats contain just three ingredients and are super easy to make, even if you’re not a master baker. 

Ingredients

• ½ cup natural peanut butter (xylitol-free)
• ½ cup canned pumpkin puree (100% pumpkin, free from sugar and added spices)
• ¾ cup oat flour, plus more for rolling

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350℉ and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 
2. In a medium bowl, combine peanut butter and pumpkin puree. Mix well to combine. 
3. Add the oat flour and stir the mixture well with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula. As the dough thickens, you may need to switch to your hands. Work in the bowl until the dough can be formed into a disk. 
4. Dump your dough onto a clean, lightly floured work surface. Dust the top of the dough with oat flour, then using a rolling pin, roll the dough out into a ¼–½ inch thick sheet. 
5. Using a 1-inch cookie cutter, cut as many peanut butter pumpkin dog cookies as you can. The recipe should yield approximately 30 treats. Place cut cookies on the lined baking sheet. 
6. Bake pumpkin and peanut butter dog treats in the center of the oven for 30–35 minutes or until the treats are dry to the touch. 
7. Allow the dog treats to cool on the baking tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving. 

5. Frosted Pumpkin and Peanut Butter Dog Treats Recipe

Perfect for a fancy occasion, these homemade dog treats with pumpkin and peanut butter are frosted with a generous drizzle of honey and peanut butter frosting! Perfect for a dog with a sweet tooth, this pumpkin and peanut butter dog treat recipe has honey in both the dough and the frosting for an extra kick of dog-friendly, all-natural sweetness. 

Developed by Becky Hardin from The Cookie Rookie, this peanut butter pumpkin dog treats recipe requires a few extra steps but is well worth the effort. 

Ingredients

For the Dog Treats

• 2 ½ cups whole wheat flour
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup natural peanut butter (xylitol-free)
• 1 cup water
• 2 TBSP honey

For the Frosting

• 2 TBSP natural peanut butter (xylitol-free)
• 1 TBSP honey
• ⅓ cup cornstarch
• 3–4 TBSP hot water

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350℉ and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, egg, peanut butter, water, and honey. Mix well until you form a stiff dough. The dough will be very firm and sticky, and you may need to use your hands or a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. 
3. Dump the dough onto a clean, lightly floured work surface. Using a floured rolling pin, roll the dough into a ½-inch thick sheet. 
4. Using a 1 ½–2-inch cookie cutter, cut out around 24 dog treats and transfer to the lined baking sheet. 
5. Bake the treats for 18–20 minutes or until the peanut butter pumpkin dog biscuits are golden. Set aside to cool. 
6. Make the frosting by combining peanut butter and honey in a small microwavable bowl. Microwave on high for 15-second increments, stirring in between until the peanut butter and honey melt together and combine. 
7. Add the cornstarch to the peanut butter and honey mixture and stir gently until just combined. 
8. Add water to the frosting one tablespoon at a time until you have reached your desired consistency. Transfer the frosting to a piping bag. 
9. Frost the treats however you’d like and allow them to air dry for a few minutes so the frosting will set. Serve!

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