Dog-Friendly Cookies for Christmas
Include Your Pup in the Holiday Fun With These Dog-Friendly Christmas Cookies!
One of the best parts of the holiday season is sharing meaningful traditions with the ones you love—furry family members included! Whether you're decorating the tree, watching holiday movies, or baking cookies for Santa, there’s no reason your pup can’t join in the fun.
This year, add a new tradition to your holiday lineup: baking homemade Christmas cookies for your dog! These easy, festive treats are made with safe, pup-approved ingredients and come together in just a few simple steps.
What You’ll Need for Homemade Dog Christmas Cookies:
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2 ½ cups whole wheat flour
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2 eggs
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½ cup canned pumpkin
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2 tablespoons all-natural peanut butter (xylitol-free)
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
How to Make Them:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, eggs, pumpkin, peanut butter, salt, and cinnamon. Stir until blended.
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Add a splash of water if needed to help the dough come together—it should be stiff and dry.
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Roll the dough out to about ½ inch thick. Use festive cookie cutters to shape your cookies.
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Place cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for about 40 minutes, or until the treats are hard and fully cooked through.
Pro Tip: Using bone- or holiday-themed cookie cutters adds a fun, festive flair. A pinch of cinnamon brings a cozy holiday scent to your kitchen (and your pup will love it too!).
These dog Christmas cookies are perfect for treating your pup throughout the season—or even wrapping up as gifts for fellow dog lovers. They’re safe, wholesome, and packed with ingredients dogs love. Just make sure any peanut butter you use is free from xylitol, which is toxic to dogs.
And don’t forget: on Christmas Eve, leave out a few of these homemade treats for Santa’s reindeer—because everyone deserves a snack after a long night of gift-giving!
Wishing you and your four-legged family members a joyful, tail-wagging holiday season. Happy baking and merry Christmas!
