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Home » Homemade Dog Biscuits | Recipe and Instructions

Homemade Dog Biscuits | Recipe and Instructions

February 19, 2020 By Jayson Matthews 61 Comments

Dog biscuits serve as great treats for your adorable four legged pooch, but let’s be honest some of these biscuit brands can be super expensive. Another problem is that you can be sure of the ingredients used in many of these packaged treats. The only way to ensure that your dog stays happy and healthy is to make these dog biscuits yourselves; we can show you how!

Homemade Dog Biscuits | Recipe and Instructions
Homemade Dog Biscuits | Instructions

How to Make Homemade Dog Biscuits

This dog biscuit recipe will get your dog’s tail wagging, and keep some extra money in your pocket.

Ingredients You Need:

  • 2 ½ cups white flour (or whole wheat)
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1 chicken or beef bouillon cube
  • ½ cup hot water
  • baking sheet
  • cookie cutter in the shape of a bone!

Step 1:

Start by preheating your oven to 350˚.
Put the 1/2 cup of water into a microwavable bowl and heat it until it’s almost boiling. Then drop your bouillon cube in the water to dissolve.

Microwave the water until it is almost boiling then place the bullion cube in to dissolve.
Microwave the water until it is almost boiling then place the bouillon cube in to dissolve.

Step 2:

Now throw all the ingredients into a mixing bowl and begin to stir until everything is combined.

Mix all the ingredients together.
Mix all the ingredients together.
Stir until everything is combined.
Stir until everything is combined.

Step 3:

Sprinkle some flour onto your work surface and begin to roll out the dough. Then grab your cookie cutter and start cutting out your dog biscuits.

Sprinkle a good amount of flour on your work surface and your hands.
Sprinkle a good amount of flour on your work surface and your hands.
Place the biscuit dough onto the the floured board.
Place the biscuit dough onto the the floured board.
Use a rolling pin to spread out the dough.
Use a rolling pin to spread out the dough.
Grab your dog bone cookie cutter and start cutting!
Grab your dog bone cookie cutter and start cutting!
It helped us to dip the cutter in some flour to prevent the dough from sticking to the cutter.
It helped us to dip the cutter in some flour to prevent the dough from sticking to the cutter.
Continue to cut your bones. Then place them on a cookie sheet and bake for 15 minutes at 350degrees.
Continue to cut your bones, alternating the placement of the cutter to get the most out of your dough.

Step 4:

Place the dog biscuits on the cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes!

Get creative with this recipe and add some bacon, cheese or even liver powder. Your pup will love you for your effort. Wet kisses and wagging tails are in your future!

Good luck making these homemade dog biscuits! We would love to hear how your little pooch enjoyed them.

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Filed Under: Baking, Appetizers & Snacks, Cooking 102, How To Tagged With: diy dog treats, diy pets, dog biscuit recipe, dog biscuits, featured, homemade dog biscuits, homemade dog treats

Comments

  1. Margaret says

    February 21, 2014 at 3:55 PM

    These sound easy to make. I want to try making these; however, you don’t mention storage. Do you need to keep them refrigerated? What is their self life.
    Thanks
    MEA

    Reply
    • Stephanie says

      February 21, 2014 at 7:16 PM

      They do not need to be refrigerated. The shelf life, erring on the safe side, is 6 months.

      Reply
      • Sheryl Mckenna says

        February 24, 2014 at 8:18 PM

        If I put bacon, cheese or sweet potato in mixture , does it need to be in refrigetor? Thank you

        Reply
      • Darlene says

        March 15, 2014 at 7:52 PM

        Can I replace the flour for almond flour as I have my dog on a grain free diet?

        Reply
      • alexis says

        May 21, 2014 at 2:14 PM

        can you tell me something, I have always looked at the ingredients in boullion cubes even sodium free….they say onion and garlic….is that ok???thought they couldn’t eat garlic or onion?? or is the amount so small its ok. also I make my own broth, usually chicken and turkey, can I use that and season a bit myself. can’t wait to try these thanks so much!!!

        Reply
  2. gloria shatto says

    March 7, 2014 at 8:16 AM

    Would like to know if you got recips to make a birthday cake for dog and cats

    Reply
    • Stephanie says

      March 9, 2014 at 3:06 AM

      Not yet. We will be looking. Thanks!

      Reply
    • Deb says

      March 16, 2014 at 4:55 PM

      There’s a “Good Doggy Cake” recipe in Joanne Fluke’s, Apple Turnover Murder book. She also has a “Good Kitty Cake” in one of her books, but I can’t find it right now. I’d type the recipe out, but I’m not sure if there is a copyright law, so I don’t want to take the chance. Hope this helps a little.

      Reply
    • Joan Murphy says

      June 9, 2014 at 8:52 PM

      Here’s the cake I make for my dogs.

      http://www.dogtreatkitchen.com/doggy-birthday-cake.html

      Reply
  3. Gloria says

    March 10, 2014 at 10:42 AM

    White flour really isn’t good for Dogs I use corn meal when i make my biscuits.

    Reply
    • pam c says

      April 22, 2014 at 6:38 PM

      Do you substitute equal amounts?

      Reply
      • Stephanie says

        April 29, 2014 at 12:55 AM

        Yes.

        Reply
    • KKA says

      June 2, 2014 at 11:15 AM

      Corn isn’t good for dogs either. In fact, no grain is good for dogs!

      Reply
    • Kim says

      June 2, 2014 at 2:45 PM

      Gloria, would you be willing to share your recipe? I’d love to make this a summer project for my son and want the healthiest recipe to try out. Thanks!

      Reply
  4. Gerry Nygaard says

    March 11, 2014 at 2:34 AM

    I doubled the recipe, deleted the salt, and used a rounded teaspoon of beef soup base, it a more intense flavor than buillon. My “little doggie”, Bella an 80lb Amstaff, loves the biscuits. I didn’t have a bone shaped cookie cutter so I used a 2″ dia. biscuit cutter. Bella doesn’t seem to care what shape they are. The next batch I make will have some chopped up beef jerkey in it.

    I tasted the round “doggy bones” I made for Bella and put a dozen of them back in the oven at 200F for four hours to dry ’em out, resulting in flavored hard tack. Those were for me, the ones for Bella are much softer. To eat the hard tacks, bash ’em into bitlets with a rock and dump ’em into a mug of hot buillon or instant soup to soften up. We’ll see how long these last, I have ’em in a good quality Zip-loc bag.

    Reply
  5. Laurie says

    March 11, 2014 at 8:25 PM

    I have my dogs in a wheat free diet and want to know if you have a recipe for biscuits that are wheat free.

    Reply
    • Stephanie says

      March 18, 2014 at 3:40 AM

      Not yet

      Reply
  6. kim says

    March 12, 2014 at 1:23 AM

    are these crunchy?

    Reply
    • Stephanie says

      March 16, 2014 at 9:04 AM

      Yes.

      Reply
  7. Nadine says

    March 13, 2014 at 7:29 AM

    my dog is allegoric to grain and wheat products…you have a recipe for that?

    Reply
    • Stephanie says

      March 16, 2014 at 9:03 AM

      Not yet.

      Reply
  8. Jaime says

    March 16, 2014 at 4:55 PM

    Be careful with the wheat flour. Many dogs are gluten sensitive. This can lead to anal gland problems. I found this out the hard way. Also many beef boullions contain onion. Stick to chicken.

    Reply
  9. Rosemarie says

    March 16, 2014 at 8:50 PM

    Could you add peanut butter to this. If so how much.

    Reply
    • Stephanie says

      March 18, 2014 at 3:43 AM

      I don’t know. We have not tried that yet. Thanks

      Reply
  10. lisa giovannone says

    March 17, 2014 at 12:29 AM

    Thank you! All 3 of our dogs love the treats 🙂

    Reply
    • Stephanie says

      March 18, 2014 at 3:40 AM

      Super! Thanks

      Reply
  11. Kathie says

    March 17, 2014 at 7:18 PM

    Where can I buy dog bone cookie cutters Thanks

    Reply
    • Stephanie says

      March 24, 2014 at 7:09 AM

      I purchased mine locally. Try online.

      Reply
    • Alyssa says

      March 30, 2014 at 12:40 AM

      Kathie,
      I haven’t found dog bone cookie cutters in any stores yet (tho I am sure some places do sell them). I found dog shaped cookie cutters in TJ Maxx Home Goods store. So I am using those.

      Baking these cookies now for my pooch. I’ll let you know how she likes them, Stephanie!

      Reply
      • Stephanie says

        April 6, 2014 at 3:57 PM

        Awesome. Thanks!

        Reply
      • LaCinda says

        May 17, 2014 at 9:03 PM

        I was told that bone shaped cookie cutters are a specialty item and most stores and pet shops only have them at Christmas. Still looking though.
        I make “cookies” for our dogs. 2 c wheat flour, 1 Tbls baking powder, 1 cup peanut butter, 1 cup milk. Mix milk and peanut butter together, mixing well. Add flour and baking powder and mix well. Roll out on floured board, cut, and bake @ 375 degree for 20 minutes. Ours just love these. I would like to try this recipe also. I might add bacon bits{ the soft ones }.

        Reply
        • Erin Williams says

          May 21, 2014 at 3:05 PM

          If you check Wal-Mart in the cake decorating section I believe I’ve seen a dog bone cookie cutter in a 3 set with a hydrant and something else

          Reply
        • Amber Gray says

          August 18, 2014 at 6:54 PM

          What is the shelf life or you dog biscuits?

          Reply
      • carol R says

        May 19, 2014 at 8:09 AM

        I am sure you could find at petsmart or petco 🙂

        Reply
      • Elizabeth says

        May 22, 2014 at 2:38 PM

        I found my doggie cookie cutters at WalMart…Set of 3…Bone Shape, Dog Shape, and Paw Shape…

        Reply
    • Linda says

      March 30, 2014 at 12:30 PM

      They have them at Walmart in the cake decorating aisle.

      Reply
    • Terra says

      April 17, 2014 at 10:30 PM

      You can pick up the bone shaped cookie cutters from Amazon!

      Reply
    • Rick says

      May 24, 2014 at 7:28 PM

      Ebay has the dog bone cookie cutters along with paws, dog house and fire plug. In multiple sizes I got mine for about $10.00

      Reply
    • Michael says

      September 14, 2014 at 2:58 PM

      I found bone shaped cookie cutters on Ebay. Very inexpensive.

      M

      Reply
  12. Tammy says

    March 21, 2014 at 3:02 AM

    I love baking dog treats, too! For those asking for gluten-free, this is a recipe I have tried and our dog loves. Gluten-free pumpkin dog treats. 🙂 http://simmertilldone.com/2009/10/07/retriever-retriever-pumpkin-eater/

    Reply
  13. Terra says

    April 17, 2014 at 11:35 PM

    You need to make your recipes “printer Friendly”!!

    Reply
  14. Debi says

    April 19, 2014 at 3:38 AM

    I made these for 5 of my daughters dogs and they were gone the same day. They love them and thought I (grandma) was the best. Going to make them again with chicken,bananas and peanut butter

    Reply
  15. barbara silva says

    April 19, 2014 at 7:26 PM

    Do you have a recipe for cat treats?

    Reply
    • Stephanie says

      April 21, 2014 at 4:50 PM

      Not yet. Hope to soon. Thanks!

      Reply
  16. mary says

    May 15, 2014 at 5:08 PM

    I use gluten free flour as substitute for flout in my dog biscuits. My dogs love them

    Reply
  17. mary says

    May 15, 2014 at 5:14 PM

    Has anyone ever used tiny muffin twins to make biscuits instead of cookie cutter???

    Reply
  18. Roberta says

    May 15, 2014 at 6:54 PM

    I would think that bouillon cubes would have to much sodium in them to be very healthy for dogs I would have to try and find a different meat flavoring

    Reply
  19. Maureen says

    May 18, 2014 at 6:11 AM

    If I use peanut butter how do I adjust the recipe?

    Reply
    • Stephanie says

      May 19, 2014 at 8:03 AM

      Someone just added tips on this in the comments. Have not tried that, but good luck!

      Reply
  20. Marcia says

    May 22, 2014 at 4:05 PM

    I make similar – added ingredients can include, grated carrot, other veggies, cheese, peanut butter, corn meal. I also save drippings from meats/bacon (freeze) and then add in place of any oil in my recipe.

    Reply
  21. Cindy says

    May 29, 2014 at 7:04 PM

    You can find the dog bone cookie cutters at Hobby Lobby.

    Reply
  22. Trish F says

    June 1, 2014 at 2:43 PM

    If you don’t have a “dog bone” cutter just use any shape you have and like, like a star, tree, cat, dog etc. . . The only one that will know the difference is you. Your puppy could care less. JS

    Reply
  23. Christie says

    June 2, 2014 at 7:08 PM

    Need to come up that don’t have wheat in them for pets who can’t have wheat. Oatmeal is a good SAFE way to make treats even for for pets who can’t have wheat. I talked to my pet’s Dermatologist about it, and she said it was safe to give oatmeal any pet with allergies.
    And if you look in GoodWills they have a bunch of great cookie cutters. I found about 30 of them on off. And they are cheap.

    Reply
  24. Susan says

    June 3, 2014 at 10:31 PM

    Would love more dog treat recipes like the ice cream, sweet potato and, coconut. Volunteer for a dog rescue, would be fun to make for these fur-kids. Anyone?
    http://www.doberchild@gmail.com

    Reply
  25. Joy Bittner says

    June 4, 2014 at 12:55 AM

    cookies, cakes, and goldendoodle pups

    Reply
  26. Valerie Cook says

    June 4, 2014 at 1:10 AM

    where can one purchase a dog bone shape cookie cutter

    Reply
  27. Christina says

    June 6, 2014 at 9:38 PM

    What is the calories and crude fat content? I have to be rigid with my baby because of some health issues.

    Reply
  28. Tanja says

    June 14, 2014 at 1:11 PM

    I have a dog with a gluten allergy. I substituted some left over gluten free flour blend and they worked fine. (Or you can grind up rice for rice flour if you don’t have gluten free flour) Way cheaper than buying special dog biscuits at the pet store! Also I added 1/2 cup peanut butter to one of the batches instead of the bouillon. The dogs loved both versions!

    Reply
  29. Pablo says

    June 17, 2014 at 5:07 PM

    Me and the kiddos enjoyed these tasty biscuits! Don’t use the bone cookie cutter or you feel like a dog. My dog tried to eat one but a smacked him away and said these are my biscuits!! The kiddos begged for more. The liver powder topped off the whole recipe. Thanks for sharing this divine desert!

    Reply
  30. Becky Crandall says

    September 7, 2014 at 1:02 PM

    How long will these last? Expiration date, I mean.

    Reply
  31. karen says

    October 14, 2014 at 3:33 PM

    my dog loves them. he will do anything for one

    Reply

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