All of my life, I’ve heard people say that dogs dream about chasing rabbits, but I’m pretty sure my dogs dream about peanut butter. Peanut blossoms are my favorite cookie, so I decided to make a version for dogs. These are soft cookies. I think older dogs would especially appreciate the soft texture. Thanks to my sister, Alice G Patterson Photography, for the photos!
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I am not a dog nutritionist; this recipe is a special treat. If you are concerned about potential allergies or health concerns, please don’t take a chance with your dog’s health.
Chocolate is toxic to dogs, but carob isn’t. However, since so many people just look at a photo without reading the directions, I didn’t want to use carob, for fear people would mistake it for chocolate. Instead, I topped off my dog’s peanut butter dreams with the cutest grain-free treat.
When choosing peanut butter, be sure that it does not contain Xylitol, an artificial sweetener that is extremely toxic. We recommend Dogbutter or organic peanut butter.
Vegan Peanut Butter Dreams (For Dogs)
Ingredients
- 3 TBSP coconut oil
- 3/8 cup natural peanut butter or Dogbutter Be sure that it has NO XYLITOL which is extremely toxic to dogs!
- 1 cup rice flour may substitute any type of flour
- 2 TBSP organic unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 - 2 TBSP water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350
- Mix coconut oil and peanut butter together.
- Slowly add rice flour to the peanut butter mixture.
- Stir in applesauce and 1/2 TBSP water.
- If dough is crumbly, add more water.
- Shape to desired size. (Cookies do not rise or spread during baking.)
- Bake 9-11 minutes
- Optional: Press treat into cookie while still soft.
I’m joining the 2017 Holiday Cookie Swap. Follow the links for more cookie recipes (for humans!)
Snowballs from Samantha at Carter’s Cozy Nest
Paleo Chocolate Chip cookies from Mia at Mia Sutton Blog
Snickerdoodles from Lisa at Retro Housewife Goes Green
German Chocolate Cake Cookies from Abby at Winstead Wandering
Sugar Cookies from Lindsay at Pursuit of Pink
Vanillekipferl (Vanilla Almond Crescent Cookies) from Sandra at The In Between Is Mine
Cloud Snickerdoodles from Savannah at The Savvy Plate
Peppermint Whoopie Pies from Abi at Abi Tomberlin Blog
Peanut Butter Dreams Dog Treats from Beth at Daily Dog Tag
Grandma Hermits by Lecy at A Simpler Grace
What is your (or your pet’s) favorite cookie?
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About Alice G Patterson Photography: Based in Syracuse, New York, Alice specializes in editorial photography, senior portraits, and dog photography. She is passionate about helping small businesses.
Oh my goodness, Beth, these are so cute! My brother is going to be dog-sitting for a friend this weekend, so I might make these for the pups. Thanks for joining in the 2017 Holiday Cookie Swap! <3
Thank you, and thanks for hosting this!
What a great idea to use the treat on top. Looks adorable. But do you find you need to keep humans from trying them?
I’m okay with my husband and kids eating them if they want! I did have to make a batch of cookies for my family after I made these because it isn’t fair to just bake for the dogs.
Aw, I love that you created a treat for dogs! I think my dog would love this – she’s a fan of peanut butter too. lol Thanks for sharing!!
-Lauren
These are so cute! I love the treat in the middle.
Dolly loves anything with peanut butter so I’m sure she would love them, if I wasn’t too lazy to make them. I love to make Christmas cookies, for me, I may just have to check out those recipes. But my favorite is always a decorated sugar cookie. Sandra and Dolly
These are so cute!!! We definitely can’t leave out our furry friends.
These are adorable! My dog would love them!
These look adorable. Definitely look like genuine Christmas cookies 🙂
These are just the cutest! I love that you’re letting the pups join in on the holiday cookie fun. One time when my siblings and I were kids, our parents tricked us into eating cookies made for dogs. They looked like genuine frosted sugar cookies so we definitely fell for it!
That’s pretty funny even though it is a little mean.
AW, I love this!! Furry friends need Christmas treats too!!
Aww this is so sweet. I can’t wait to make these for my doggos!
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lol these actually sound so good I want to eat them!
Definitely going to make these for my future pup!
What a fun treat for your dog!
These are so cute! My dog is obsessed with peanut butter also so I’ll have to try these out!
Ohmigoodness, these are SO ADORABLE! I love it.
awe these are so cute!!! I def want to make them for tucker!! I dk if he’s sensitive to fat or oil though…
These look delicious, Beth! I’m sure every dog would line up for these lovely treats. The little gingerbread man on top brings dog treats to a whole new level. Super cute!