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Every Christmas, Pinterest fills up with holiday baking boards — gingerbread men, candy canes, cranberry cookies, and spiced lattes. But what about our pups? That’s when I started making Christmas flavored dog treats — recipes with festive flavors like pumpkin, cranberry, peanut butter, and even peppermint (in a safe way). Not only do they smell like the holidays, but they’re wholesome, easy, and guaranteed to bring tail wags under the tree.
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The holidays are about flavors — ginger, cranberry, pumpkin, cinnamon, and mint. Dogs can’t safely enjoy most of our desserts, but with a little creativity, we can give them their own festive flavors in a way that’s healthy and safe. These treats smell amazing, look holiday-ready, and taste like Christmas for your pup.
Ingredients:
2 cups oat flour
½ cup pumpkin purée (unsweetened)
2 tbsp peanut butter (xylitol-free)
1 egg
½ tsp ground ginger
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Mix pumpkin, peanut butter, egg, and ginger.
Stir in flour until dough forms.
Roll and cut into gingerbread man or bone shapes.
Bake 15–18 minutes until firm.
Ingredients:
1 ½ cups oat flour
½ cup pumpkin purée
⅓ cup finely chopped unsweetened cranberries
1 tbsp coconut oil (melted)
1 egg
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
Mix pumpkin, egg, and coconut oil.
Stir in flour and cranberries.
Roll into small balls or press into snowflake cookie cutters.
Bake 12–15 minutes until chewy.
Ingredients:
1 cup plain Greek yogurt (unsweetened)
1 tbsp fresh parsley or mint leaves, finely chopped
1 tsp honey (optional)
Instructions:
Mix yogurt, parsley, and honey.
Spoon into silicone snowflake molds.
Freeze 2–3 hours until solid.
Festive Flavors: Gingerbread, cranberry, pumpkin, and peppermint.
Wholesome & Safe: No sugar, chocolate, or unsafe spices.
Two Textures: Crunchy cookies + chewy bites + frozen snowflakes.
Holiday Aroma: Your kitchen will smell like Christmas baking.
| Ingredient | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Pumpkin | Fiber & vitamins for digestion |
| Cranberries | Antioxidants & urinary support |
| Peanut butter | Protein & healthy fats (xylitol-free) |
| Ginger | Natural anti-inflammatory (safe in small amounts) |
| Parsley/Mint | Freshens dog breath naturally |
Supports Digestion: Pumpkin, oats, and yogurt add fiber.
Boosts Immunity: Cranberries provide antioxidants.
Breath Freshening: Parsley or mint keeps dogs kiss-ready for the holidays.
Energy & Protein: Peanut butter and egg give lasting fuel.
Sweet Potato Stars → swap pumpkin for mashed sweet potato.
Apple Cinnamon Bones → use applesauce + a pinch of cinnamon.
Banana Coconut Snowballs → mash banana, roll in coconut flakes.
Blueberry Holiday Bites → mix blueberries into the oat flour base.
Baked cookies: Store in airtight tin 7–10 days.
Frozen snowflakes: Store in freezer up to 2 months.
Chewy cranberry bites: Store in fridge for 5–7 days.
Too dry? Add 1–2 tbsp pumpkin or applesauce.
Too sticky? Dust dough with flour before rolling.
Frozen treats too hard? Let thaw for a couple minutes before serving.
Baking Christmas treats becomes even more fun when your dog is waiting nearby. From rolling gingerbread dough to opening the freezer, most pups stay close, watching every step like little kitchen assistants. The look on their face when they finally get a holiday-shaped cookie? Pure magic.
These Christmas flavored dog treats bring festive cheer in every bite. From gingerbread peanut butter cookies to cranberry pumpkin snowflakes, they’re safe, healthy, and holiday-perfect. Add a few shapes, a ribbon, or even package them as gifts — because nothing says Christmas like sharing flavors with every member of the family. 🎄🐾
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