Every holiday season, my kitchen smells like cinnamon, pine, and one very determined dog named Ruby waiting for her turn to “taste test.” These Homemade Christmas Dog Treats are packed with festive flavors, made from real ingredients, and look like they belong in a holiday cookie tin (just for pups).

This recipe was made for:

• Holiday-loving dogs (and pet parents)

• Pinterest-perfect Christmas baking moments

• Dog moms who want something cute, clean, and vet-safe

• Bonus: It’s made in one bowl, takes less than 30 minutes, and fills your home with that cozy, ginger-sweet scent of December.

Main Ingredients

• 1 cup mashed cooked sweet potato (soft, sweet, and orange like Rudolph’s nose)

• 1 cup oat flour (or blend rolled oats in a food processor)

• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce 🍎

• 2 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut (snowy vibes ❄️)

• 1 egg 🥚

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp finely chopped cranberries (unsweetened only — no raisins!)

• 1/2 tsp ground ginger (adds warm holiday aroma)

• Optional: a sprinkle of ground flaxseed for fiber or turmeric for color.

In a bowl, combine sweet potato, applesauce, egg, and olive oil.
Stir until smooth, cozy, and looking like Christmas baby food.

Add the oat flour, coconut, ginger, and chopped cranberries.
Mix until a soft dough forms.
If it’s too sticky → add more flour.
Too dry → splash in a teaspoon of water.

Roll out the dough to about 1 cm thick.
Use holiday cookie cutters — stars ⭐, trees 🎄, snowflakes ❄️, reindeer 🦌.
Or just roll into small balls if the cutters mysteriously disappear (like mine do every year).

Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the edges look firm and lightly golden.
Let them cool completely before serving — hot treats + excited dogs = chaos.

• No artificial dyes, sugar, or questionable ingredients

• Dog-safe holiday flavors

• Great way to involve your pup in holiday traditions

• They smell incredible (and look like real cookies)

• Freezer-friendly! Make ahead and defrost as needed

As always, use unsweetened ingredients with no xylitol (especially in applesauce and cranberries). According to PetMD, homemade treats are safest when made with real food and given in moderation.

Avoid raisins, nutmeg, and overly processed decorations—dogs don’t need glitter icing.

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