Christmas Dog Treats Homemade Recipes

Every December, the kitchen fills with gingerbread, cranberry, and peppermint aromas — but most of it isn’t safe for dogs. That’s why I love making Christmas dog treats homemade recipes. With just a few simple, dog-safe ingredients, you can bake festive snacks that look like holiday cookies, smell like Christmas, and make tails wag under the tree.

Homemade treats give you control over ingredients, let you skip unhealthy fillers, and allow you to shape cookies into festive designs. More importantly, they keep dogs safe from holiday hazards like chocolate, nutmeg, and raisins. These recipes are easy to make, healthy, and as festive as the desserts you bake for the family.

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups oat flour

• ½ cup mashed sweet potato (cooked, unsalted)

• 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley

• 1 egg

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Mix sweet potato, parsley, and egg.

3. Stir in flour until dough forms.

4. Roll and cut into star shapes.

5. Bake 12–14 minutes until firm but not hard.

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups oat flour

• ½ cup unsweetened applesauce

• ¼ cup peanut butter (xylitol-free)

• 1 egg

• 1 tsp beet powder (for natural red color)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Mix applesauce, peanut butter, and egg.

3. Stir in flour to form dough.

4. Divide dough in half; add beet powder to one half for red dough.

5. Roll small ropes of each color and twist into candy cane shapes.

6. Bake 15 minutes until golden.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup mashed banana

• ½ cup oat flour

• 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt (unsweetened)

• ¼ cup shredded unsweetened coconut

Instructions:

1. Mix banana, yogurt, and flour until smooth.

2. Roll into small balls.

3. Coat with shredded coconut for a “snowball” look.

4. Chill in fridge for 1–2 hours before serving.

• Festive Flavors: Sweet potato, apple, banana, and coconut fit the holiday season.

• Wholesome & Safe: No sugar, no chocolate, no unsafe spices.

• Colorful Designs: Red (beet powder), white (coconut), and green (parsley) add Christmas vibes.

• Two Styles: Baked cookies + no-bake snow drops.

• Swap parsley for spinach purée for greener stars.

• Use pumpkin instead of sweet potato.

• Roll snowballs in freeze-dried strawberry powder for “red ornaments.”

• Add blueberries to dough for a frosty winter look.

• Sweet Potato Stars & Candy Canes (Baked):

  • Store in an airtight tin or glass jar at room temperature for up to 7–10 days.

  • In humid climates, keep in the fridge to prevent mold.

  • For long-term storage, freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat lightly in the oven to refresh texture.

• Banana Snow Drops (No-Bake):

  • Best kept in the fridge up to 1 week.

  • Store in parchment paper layers inside an airtight container so they don’t stick.

  • For longer storage, freeze up to 1 month. Thaw a few minutes before serving.

• Holiday Gifting:

  • Package baked treats in mason jars, cellophane bags, or tins with paw-print tags.

  • For no-bake treats, gift only locally (since they must be refrigerated).

  • Add a note: “Dog-safe, homemade with love. Store in fridge/freezer.”

• Serving:

  • Treats should be less than 10% of daily calories.

  • Offer in moderation, especially for puppies and seniors.

• Dough too dry? Add 1–2 tbsp applesauce or banana.

• Too sticky? Chill dough before rolling or add extra flour.

• Snowballs falling apart? Add more flour to bind or chill longer.

These Christmas dog treats homemade recipes are festive, safe, and filled with love. From green parsley stars to red candy canes and snowy coconut balls, they bring holiday cheer without the risk of unsafe ingredients. Bake them for your own pup or package them as gifts — either way, they’ll make the season brighter (and tastier) for every tail in the house. 🎄🐾