Making Homemade Christmas dog treats is a fun and rewarding way to celebrate the holidays with your furry friends. From Christmas Dog Cookies to festive Dog treats for Christmas, these recipes are sure to bring joy to your dog’s holiday season. Here are some creative ideas for the Best Christmas dog treats, complete with recipes for each festive flavor.

Gingerbread Dog Treats

Ingredients:

• 2 cups whole wheat flour

• 1 tablespoon ground ginger

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

• 1/4 teaspoon cloves

• 1/4 cup molasses

• 1/4 cup water

• 1/4 cup coconut oil

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves until well combined.

3. In a separate bowl, melt the coconut oil and mix it with the molasses and water. Stir well until the liquids are fully blended.

4. Gradually add the liquid mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until a dough forms. The dough should be slightly sticky but firm.

5. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick. Use gingerbread-shaped cookie cutters to cut out shapes.

6. Place the treats on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, or until the edges are firm.

7. Remove from the oven and allow the treats to cool completely before serving.

Christmas Dog Biscuits

Ingredients:

• 2 cups oats

• 1 banana, mashed

• 1/4 cup peanut butter (unsweetened)

• 1 egg

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. In a blender or food processor, grind the oats until they reach a flour-like consistency.

3. In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed banana, peanut butter, and egg. Mix until smooth.

4. Gradually add the ground oats to the wet mixture, stirring until a firm dough forms.

5. Roll the dough on a lightly floured surface and cut into festive shapes using cookie cutters.

6. Arrange the shapes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are golden.

7. Let the biscuits cool completely before serving to your dog.

Holiday Dog Treat Recipes – Reindeer Dog Treats

Ingredients:

• 2 cups whole wheat flour

• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce

• 1 egg

• 1/4 cup water

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, applesauce, egg, and water. Stir well until the mixture becomes a dough.

3. Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth, then roll it out to about 1/4 inch thickness.

4. Use reindeer-shaped cookie cutters to cut out shapes.

5. Place the treats on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20 minutes.

6. Let the treats cool completely before serving or storing them in an airtight container.

Christmas Tree Dog Treats

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups rice flour

• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (for green color)

• 1/2 cup chicken broth (low sodium)

• 1 egg

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. In a blender, combine the parsley, chicken broth, and egg. Blend until smooth and well-mixed.

3. In a large bowl, mix the rice flour with the parsley blend until it forms a dough.

4. Roll the dough out on a floured surface and use Christmas tree-shaped cookie cutters to cut out shapes.

5. Place the tree-shaped treats on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until the edges are firm.

6. Allow the treats to cool completely before serving.

Snowflake Dog Treats

Ingredients:

• 2 cups oat flour

• 1/2 cup pumpkin puree (unsweetened)

• 1 egg

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the oat flour, pumpkin puree, and egg. Mix until a smooth dough forms.

3. Roll the dough out to about 1/4 inch thick on a floured surface and use snowflake cookie cutters to cut shapes.

4. Place the shapes on a lined baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes or until slightly firm.

5. Cool completely before serving to your dog.

Santa Dog Treats

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups almond flour

• 1/4 cup shredded carrots

• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. In a large bowl, mix together the almond flour, carrots, and applesauce until a dough forms.

3. Shape the dough into small Santa hat shapes by hand or use a cookie cutter for consistency.

4. Place the treats on a lined baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.

5. Allow to cool completely before giving them to your dog.

Healthy Christmas Treats for Dogs

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups brown rice flour

• 1/2 cup mashed sweet potatoes

• 1 tablespoon flaxseed

• 1/4 cup water

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sweet potatoes, flaxseed, and water. Stir until the mixture forms a dough.

3. Roll the dough out on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick, and cut into festive shapes with cookie cutters.

4. Bake the treats on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 20 minutes, or until firm.

5. Cool completely before serving or storing.

These treats are perfect for spreading holiday cheer with your furry friend! For more creative ideas on festive treats, be sure to check out our Types of Dog Collars page to learn about different types of collars your pet can wear during these festive events.