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Gingerbread Dog Treats

These homemade gingerbread dog treats are soft, lightly spiced, and easy to make for the holiday season. Made with dog safe ingredients, they are a fun homemade treat for rewarding your pup or adding to a festive treat box.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 treats
Course: Dog Treats
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Whole wheat flour I use whole wheat flour to create a sturdy dough that rolls and cuts easily.
  • 1/2 cup Pumpkin puree I use plain pumpkin puree to add moisture and natural flavor.
  • 1 large Egg I use egg to help bind the dough and give the treats a firmer texture after baking.
  • 2 tablespoons Unsweetened applesauce I use applesauce for extra moisture and natural sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground ginger I use a small amount for the classic gingerbread flavor.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground cinnamon I use a small amount of cinnamon for gentle warmth.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground turmeric I use a little turmeric for additional flavor and color.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl: 1 Rolling pin: 1 Gingerbread cookie cutter: 1 Baking sheet: 1 Parchment paper: 1 Wire cooling rack: 1

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Make the dough
  4. Add the whole wheat flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, and turmeric to a mixing bowl. Stir to combine.
  5. Add the pumpkin puree, egg, and applesauce. Mix until a soft dough forms.
  6. Adjust the consistency
  7. If the dough feels too sticky to roll, add a little more flour. If it feels too dry or crumbly, add a small spoonful of applesauce.
  8. Roll out the dough
  9. Lightly flour your work surface and roll the dough to about 1/4 inch thick.
  10. Cut the treats
  11. Use a small gingerbread cookie cutter to cut out the treats. Transfer them to the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each one.
  12. Bake
  13. Bake for approximately 12 to 15 minutes, depending on the size of your cookies. The edges should be lightly firm.
  14. Cool completely
  15. Remove the treats from the oven and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
Recipe Notes
  1. Keep these treats plain and dog safe. Do not add nutmeg, chocolate, raisins, macadamia nuts, xylitol, or sugary frosting. Nutmeg and several common holiday ingredients can be unsafe for dogs.
  2. For smaller dogs, use a small cookie cutter and adjust the baking time so the treats do not become overly hard.
  3. Store completely cooled treats in an airtight container for up to 5 days at room temperature or refrigerate for up to 1 week. You can also freeze them for longer storage.