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One of my favorite parts of the holidays is getting crafty — decorating cookies, wrapping gifts, and turning simple ingredients into something festive. That’s why I love making Christmas dog treats DIY. They’re not just safe and delicious for pups; they’re also fun to shape, decorate, and package as little homemade gifts.
These DIY recipes are simple enough to make in one afternoon and festive enough to sit proudly beside the holiday cookie tray.
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DIY means you control everything: the ingredients, the shapes, and even the packaging. It’s not just baking; it’s a craft project the whole family can enjoy. And at the end, your dog gets their own Christmas cookies — safe, wholesome, and made with love.
Ingredients:
1 ½ cups oat flour
½ cup unsweetened applesauce
¼ cup grated apple
1 egg
½ tsp cinnamon (optional, dog-safe in small amounts)
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Mix applesauce, grated apple, egg, and cinnamon in a bowl.
Stir in flour until a dough forms.
Roll dough and cut into star or tree shapes.
Bake 12–15 minutes until golden and set.
Ingredients:
1 cup oat flour
½ cup natural peanut butter (xylitol-free)
¼ cup plain Greek yogurt (unsweetened)
¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
Instructions:
Mix peanut butter, yogurt, and flour into a dough.
Roll into small bite-sized balls.
Roll each ball in shredded coconut to coat like “snow.”
Chill in the fridge 1–2 hours before serving.
Festive Flavors: Apple, cinnamon, peanut butter, and coconut.
Dog-Safe: No sugar, chocolate, or unsafe spices.
Wholesome & Simple: Pantry-friendly ingredients.
Fun Textures: Crunchy baked stars + chewy no-bake snowballs.
Use pumpkin purée instead of applesauce.
Add beet powder to dough for a natural red color.
Roll snowballs in freeze-dried strawberry powder for “red ornaments.”
Make mini bites for training or larger ones for gifting.
Add parsley powder for a natural green touch.
Apple Cinnamon Stars:
Store in an airtight tin 7–10 days.
For longer storage, freeze up to 2 months.
Peanut Butter Snowballs:
Store in fridge up to 1 week.
Freeze for up to 1 month; thaw before serving.
For Gifting:
Pack baked cookies in mason jars, tins, or cellophane bags.
For snowballs, gift only locally and include a note: “Keep refrigerated.”
Dough too dry? Add 1–2 tbsp applesauce or yogurt.
Too sticky? Dust with oat flour or chill dough before rolling.
Snowballs flattening? Add more flour or chill longer.
Cookies too hard? Reduce bake time for a softer texture.
Making DIY Christmas dog treats feels like a holiday tradition on its own. While the dough rolls out and the coconut sprinkles like snow, dogs usually wait nearby, noses twitching, tails wagging, as if they know these festive creations are for them. It’s a way to make memories together, not just cookies.
These Christmas dog treats DIY recipes are simple, festive, and a joy to make. From apple cinnamon stars to snowy peanut butter balls, each one is safe, wholesome, and tail-wag approved. Whether you keep them at home or wrap them up as gifts, they’ll make your holiday baking feel more complete — because Christmas isn’t just for people, it’s for pups too. 🎄🐾
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