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    Home » Recipes » Dog Food and Treats

    By Amy · Published: May 19, 2012 · Updated: Oct 28, 2020 · This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy 101 Comments

    Simple Dog Biscuits

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    Overhead view of a canister full of dog treats with overlay text.

    Treat your furry friend to these incredibly easy homemade dog biscuits. This recipe uses basic, simple ingredients and can be easily adapted to include delicious add-ins!

    Closeup of bone-shaped homemade dog biscuits in a glass canister.

    This is such a fun little baking project that your kids will enjoy, too! For the basic recipe, all you’ll need are three simple ingredients: all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour), eggs and water. That’s it!

    A two-image collage of showing how to make dog biscuits.

    How to Make Simple Dog Biscuits

    1. Form the dough in a large bowl.
    2. Using a rolling pin, roll out the dough to about ¼ inch thick on a surface dusted with flour.
    3. Cut into shapes using a cookie cutter. I love these cute bone-shaped cookie cutters.
    4. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
    5. Cool completely on a wire rack.
    Overhead view of baked dog biscuits on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

    Flavorful Add-Ins

    Get creative and add some deliciousness your dog will love you for! The photo above is the basic version of this recipe. The other photos that include colored dog biscuits were made with add-ins.

    • Mashed cooked sweet potato
    • Canned pure pumpkin puree
    • Mashed banana
    • Peanut butter
    • Honey
    • Broth – swap out the water for beef or chicken broth

    About the Texture of These Dog Treats

    These are not the type of hard treats that “snap” when you break them in half. They’re a little crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.

    How to Store

    Once cooled, store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

    Overhead view of bone-shaped homemade dog biscuits in an open glass canister.

    Please consult your veterinarian before feeding your dog any type of homemade dog treats or food. I hope your pups enjoy these treats as much as mine have over the years. Happy baking!

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    Homemade bone-shaped dog biscuits in a glass canister.

    Simple Dog Biscuits

    Treat your furry friend to these incredibly easy homemade dog treats. This recipe uses basic, simple ingredients and can easily be adapted to include delicious add-ins!
    4.96 from 42 votes
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    Course: Pet Treats
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: dog biscuit recipe, simple dog biscuits
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 35
    Author: Amy

    Ingredients

    • 3 cups all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour* and additional flour for dusting surface
    • 2 large eggs lightly beaten
    • ⅓ to ½ cup water

    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • Mix flour, eggs and water in a large bowl, forming a stiff dough with your hands. Add more water if necessary.
    • Dust surface with flour. Using a rolling pin, roll out dough about ¼ inch thick. Using a cookie cutter, cut into shapes (or use a pizza cutter wheel or knife to cut into small strips).
    • Place onto prepared baking sheet and bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until lightly browned and cooked through.
    • Cool on a wire rack. Once cooled, store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

    Notes

    • This recipe yields approximately 35 (3 inch) bone shaped dog biscuits.
    • Please consult your veterinarian before feeding your dog any type of homemade dog food or treats.
    • Add-Ins:  Add 2 tablespoons of one the following, if desired.  Start with ⅓ cup of water when using add-ins and add more water if necessary to form a stiff dough.
      • mashed banana
      • pure pumpkin puree
      • mashed sweet potato
      • peanut butter *** make sure it does not contain xylitol
      • honey
    • Water can be substituted with beef or chicken broth.
    • *I have tested this recipe with both all-purpose flour and whole wheat flour and both work well.  However, whole wheat flour has more nutritional value.  Nutritional info listed is using all-purpose flour.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 43kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 15mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg

    If provided, nutritional info is a courtesy, is not guaranteed and should only be considered as a guideline.

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    Originally published May 2012. Updated with new photographs and new text October 2020.

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    1. Jessie says

      April 26, 2022 at 5:45 pm

      5 stars
      I make these for my girl. She loves them so much. I make different flavors for her too. Beef broth, peanut butter, and cheese flavors are what we came up with so far. Thank you so much.

      Reply
    2. Crazy4Dogs says

      March 25, 2022 at 11:50 pm

      5 stars
      My dog LOVES these! When I took these treats out of the oven they smelt like CHICKEN NUGGETS! {I added beef broth} Thank you for this recipe!!! 🙂

      Reply
    3. Tammy Hines says

      February 25, 2022 at 9:29 pm

      5 stars
      My dog loves these treats

      Reply
    4. Neri Labayog says

      January 16, 2022 at 5:44 am

      5 stars
      made these today and the babies absolutely love it! Added 1/4 cup of milk powder for added flavor. Will be making a new batch next week since from the looks of it, the batch i made today won’t last long. (we have 4 dogs and 1 cat) thank you so much for sharing this recipe!

      Reply
    5. Deb says

      January 15, 2022 at 12:14 pm

      5 stars
      I just made these cookies for my 2 dogs. Added sweet potato. Will let you know how I did with them. Thank you

      Reply
    6. Kate says

      January 02, 2022 at 12:45 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely fantastic! my dog loves them, I add extras such as carrot, sweet potato, liver or blueberry (all dog friendly ofcorse! Thank you again, perfect measuring.)

      Reply
    7. Oscar says

      December 18, 2021 at 6:21 am

      5 stars
      I am 11 and I found this very easy to make my dog loved it and wanted more. The recipe also has a lot of personal customization.

      Reply
    8. Yvonne Lemieux says

      September 15, 2021 at 9:07 am

      5 stars
      I was skeptical at first cause my dogs are so picky.. I took a chance on such a simple recipe & let me tell you they both loved them….I’m so happy thank you.

      Reply
    9. Colleen says

      September 09, 2021 at 3:32 pm

      5 stars
      My dog (Sweetie Pie) loves these! I did adjust the recipe and used oat flour since my dog has skin allergies. I also added peanut butter and cooked for 19 minutes. Sweetie Pie and I thank you for sharing!

      Reply
    10. K says

      August 31, 2021 at 1:33 am

      5 stars
      Oh my! This is a blessing for anyone, especially those of us who have lots of rescues. All 5 of our dogs went crazy for these! All different sizes and breeds. All of the ingredients are in your cupboard.

      Reply
    11. Harriet says

      August 27, 2021 at 3:15 am

      5 stars
      My dog absolutely loves them! So much cheaper than buying treats from the store. I added 2 mashed bananas in, and it worked well, might try peanut butter next!

      Reply
    12. Sarah says

      August 10, 2021 at 5:32 pm

      5 stars
      My dog (who is extremely picky) LOVES these cookies! I cut the recipe in half and added in some apple sauce and about a tablespoon of honey for flavor

      Reply
    13. Hana says

      July 17, 2021 at 8:48 am

      5 stars
      We have two dogs both older dogs but the one prefers soft treats not the hard one and these were exactly what we were looking for. Thank you so much

      Reply
      • Amy says

        July 21, 2021 at 7:01 am

        Thank you, Hana – So glad your fur baby loved them! 🙂

        Reply
    14. Andi says

      May 31, 2021 at 5:17 am

      5 stars
      Thanks for this! It took about 10 mins to make the dough and flatten it out. I didn’t have a cookie-cutter so I let it bake as a big blob then broke it off into tiny pieces once it was cooled down. My dog loves it and I’m pretty happy with how it turned out. Super easy and a very cheap way to make dog biscuits!

      Reply
    15. Anne says

      April 23, 2021 at 9:27 am

      Can you use bread flower?
      Trying to utilize what I have in my cupboard

      Reply
      • Amy says

        April 24, 2021 at 7:07 am

        Hi Anne, I haven’t tested this recipe with bread flour so I can’t say with complete certainty. Let me know how it turns out if you try it!

        Reply
      • Sue says

        June 23, 2022 at 7:25 pm

        Hi Anne,
        How did using the bread flour turn out
        Sue

        Reply
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