Fall is the perfect time to spoil your furry friend with some delicious homemade treats. These apple pumpkin dog treats are not only tasty, but also packed with healthy ingredients that your dog will love. Plus, making them at home ensures that you know exactly what your pup is eating. Get ready to see your dog's tail wag with excitement!
Making Apple Pumpkin Dog Treats
Christmas is around the corner and our greatest companions don't want us to forget them! Homemade treats are the perfect gift for your best friend. These apple pumpkin dog treats will be a favorite of your family's most loved canines and you can feel fine letting them steal a few extra. The ingredients are all natural.
This year we give tribute to our two favorite companions--one we lost this past year and another that is constantly there to keep me in shape. And if I come to bed late decides that she gets my side of the bed. And hates the cold unless she's running after birds in it. And has an alarm clock that wakes me up at 5:00am every morning. Even when it's 8 degrees outside.
So let's celebrate by giving them some apple pumpkin dog treats and the chance to tear apart all the wrapping paper this holiday season.
Gather Your Ingredients
For this recipe you will need:
- 1 apple, grated
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 3 cups whole wheat flour
- ½ cup cornmeal
- 1 egg
- ½ cup pumpkin
- ½ cup water
Preheat your oven and prepare your baking sheet
Before you start making your apple pumpkin dog treats, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper. This will ensure that your treats cook evenly and don't stick to the pan. You can also lightly grease the parchment paper with some coconut oil or cooking spray for added non-stick protection. Once your oven is preheated and your baking sheet is ready, you can start mixing your ingredients together.
Mix together the dry ingredients
- In a large bowl, mix together the grated apple and cinnamon. Once combined, stir in the eggs and pumpkin.
- Stir in the flour and cornmeal stirring until the mixture becomes coarse and crumbly. Add the water and knead the dough into a ball.
Roll out the dough and cut into shapes
Once the dough is formed, roll it out on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut the dough into fun shapes for your furry friend. Place the treats on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy. Let them cool completely before serving to your pup. These apple pumpkin dog treats are a perfect way to celebrate the fall season with your furry friend!
Questions
How do you make a fall dog treat?
There are so many ways to make delicious fall dog treats! Treats for fall include flavors like pumpkin, apple, squash and zucchini.
How long does it take to make homemade dog treats?
The time it takes to make homemade dog treats can vary depending on the recipe and the complexity of the treats. Generally, simple dog treat recipes can take around 30 minutes to prepare and bake, while more complex recipes can take up to an hour or more.
Ingredients
- 1 apple, grated
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 3 cups whole wheat flour
- ½ cup cornmeal
- 1 egg
- ½ cup pumpkin
- ½ cup water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, mix together the grated apple and cinnamon. Once combined, stir in the eggs and pumpkin.
- Stir in the flour and cornmeal stirring until the mixture becomes coarse and crumbly. Add the water and knead the dough into a ball.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out your dough to ¼ inch. Use small cookie cutters to cut the biscuit cookies then place on baking sheet leaving a small amount of space in between.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Turn off oven and leave biscuits in the oven for another 20-30 minutes until biscuits become crisp.
- Store the biscuits in an airtight container.
My dogs LOVE these!!! Thank you!
Aw thank you so much! I'm so glad your dogs loved them!
I’m sorry if I missed the following questions, but about how many will these make if made using your instructions and how long can I keep them. Thank you so much!
Hi! It totally depends on the size of the cookie that you make. I've made close to 100 bite sized and as few as 24-36 3-4" cookie size. The cookies will store in an airtight container for several weeks. Hope that helps!
5 star review from my puppy! I used a pizza cutter and cut them into tiny squares for training purposes. After getting four very full cookie sheets, I made the rest into cookies for him. Shall keep some out and store the rest in the freezer. Thank you!
We are so glad that your puppy loved them! We always love hearing that. My daughter loves dogs and I always share these stories with the kids. Thank you for taking the time to let us know that your puppy loved them!