These Doggie Biscuits are a simple, wholesome snack made with peanut butter, whole wheat flour, and hearty oatmeal. Bill’s easy-to-follow recipe creates a stiff dough that bakes into hard biscuits, providing a satisfying crunch that helps clean your pup’s teeth, and that’ll have ‘em drooling (Sorry in advance)!
Bill Gent, one of our beloved Southern Plate family members and someone whom I have personally adopted as my long lost brother, offered to do a post on how to help.
If you’ve spent any time around Southern Plate, you know we treat our pets like family—because they are! Today’s recipe comes from a dear friend and “adopted brother,” Bill Gent. Bill recently became a “daddy” to a precious Australian Cattle Dog named Baby, an orphan who stole his heart (and his kitchen trash).
Bill’s niece, Kaley, helped him perfect these peanut butter biscuits, and they’ve become a household favorite. Whether you have a new rescue or older pups with discerning tastes, these treats are a great option for showing them some extra love. They’re much healthier than store-bought “mystery meat” snacks and far more affordable than those fancy brew baker boutique treats!
Ingredients You’ll Need
Peanut butter
Water
Oatmeal
Veggie oil
Whole wheat flour
Tips for the Best Dog Biscuits
Check Your Peanut Butter: This is the most important step. Ensure your peanut butter is free of artificial sweeteners like Xylitol, which is toxic to dogs.
The Right Consistency: You are looking for a stiff dough. If it feels too sticky to roll out, add a tablespoon of flour at a time. If it’s crumbling, add a splash more water.
Don’t Have Cutters? While cookie cutters shaped like bones are adorable, your dog truly won’t mind if you just use a pizza cutter to slice the dough into squares or rectangles.
The “Crunch” Factor: These are meant to be hard biscuits. If your dog prefers a softer chew (common for older pups), you can reduce the bake time by 5 minutes, but keep in mind they won’t last as long on the shelf.
How to Make Doggie Biscuits
1. Prep the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F. You’ll want an ungreased cookie sheet ready to go.
2. Mix the Base
In a large bowl, combine your peanut butter, vegetable oil, and 1 cup of the water. Stir it well until it’s a smooth, creamy liquid. Gradually stir in the whole wheat flour, followed by the oatmeal.
You can use a sturdy spoon or a stand mixer with a paddle attachment if you have one, but as Bill says, your best kitchen tools are often your hands!
3. Adjust the Dough
Add the remaining 1/2 cup of water. Knead the dough until it’s uniform. It should be firm and easy to handle.
4. Roll and Cut
Place the dough on a floured surface (or taped-down wax paper). Roll it out to 1/4-inch thickness. Use your favorite cookie cutters to punch out shapes and place them on your baking sheet. They don’t spread much, so you can keep them fairly close together.
5. Bake
Bake for 35 minutes. Once finished, let them cool completely. They will continue to harden as they cool, which is exactly what you want for that signature “crunch.”
Make sure to give your “widdle goggies” a hug from us!
Storage and Shelf Life
Because these contain no artificial preservatives, you want to keep them dry. Store your doggie biscuits in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. They have a shelf life of about 2 weeks on the counter or up to a month in the refrigerator.
This is Bill Gent’s “Baby”. 😀
Bill Gent’s Doggie Biscuits
Treat your furry best friend to these crunchy, homemade Doggie Biscuits! Made with wholesome peanut butter, hearty oatmeal, and whole wheat flour, these simple 5-ingredient snacks are far better than anything you’ll find in a box. They bake up into a satisfyingly hard biscuit that helps clean teeth and keeps tails wagging.
I can’t wait to try these for my Dixie. She is a spoiled little chi/poodle mix that I adopted from the shelter 6 years ago. She is such wonderful company and you can’t get such unconditional love as you do from your sweet dogs.
Thanks Bill for this post. You did a great job!
My dog, Queeny, was a German Shepherd cross with Collie. She had a Lassie face but short hair all over. She was so scared of water. We got her prior to her turning one and I think she may have had bad experiences with water with her first owner. We would have to tie her to the tree just to wash her and if she saw you just even pick up the water hose she would run! I was only 5 when we got her and at that time she was so big and I was so small I would ride on her like a horse! Sadly we had to put her down a few years ago but she lived a long life that even the vet was impressed that day we took her to him. She lived to be about 16 years old. She was there right from the time before I was even in school and saw me through my teen years into the first years of my twenties. I haven’t had any other dog since. She wasn’t too well trained and could only manage to sit after being told more than a few times but she was a good dog.
Awesome recipe and I’m sure my babies will love it. Both Kalie and Sassy are adopted formerly abused strays that crawled right into our hearts and their forever homes. No matter what the spoiled babies as they are lovingly referred to have plenty of love and beds to sleep on every day. I go back and forth on cooking their food also so love the idea of home made treats.
Hello Bill! Your post is fantastic! Thank you for guest posting for Christy! It’s always a joy and honor to read your words! You had me smiling and laughing! The doggie treats look wonderful! I will make some for my Miss Lilly, our two-year-old Sheltie. She’s the only other girl in my house, so she and I pretty much stick close together! The receipe looks simple (which is great for me) and delicious (which is great for Miss Lilly)! Thanks again Bill and “Hello Christy!” Hugs to you both!
When someone in the Medical world says STAT …that mean right now…..immediately. Sespi is right on.
Christy , I have to tell you this. Yesterday I was shucking corn to make some of your fried corn. My little 3 year old grandnephew was here and he said.”Auntie Betty , how are you going to get all that hair off the corn?” So I let him help me get the silks off the corn. I thought it was so cute.
We have to watch Bill, he loves the women . I saw him on Marilee’s post the other day. I guess we all love Bill. *wink*
Oh My!!! So glad to see a doggie recipe!!! I’ve made treats before, but not with peanut butter. Bill, you need to work on creating some variations – cheese, or garlic,, or dried beef. Maybe even some carob poweder. I have the “ideas” just not the talent to figure out the measurements!!!!
Anyway – THANK YOU and Christy TOO~!
Betty J,
My niece also made some with cheese and we were gonna do both kinds but it would have made way too many for our dogs to eat anytime soon. There’s lots of recipes out there, just google “Dog biscuits” or “Dog treats” and you will get a ton of them.
Thank you for this wonderful recipe! When I give gifts at holidays to friends I like to take their “babies” some treats too. How cute these will look in a cello bag with ribbons! My sweet Tess will love these! A gift made with love!!!!!!!!
Petsmart had some great dog paw print ribbons to tie animals gifts with. Started to get some but I figured I’d better pay the electric bill first.. heh..
I can’t wait to try these for my Dixie. She is a spoiled little chi/poodle mix that I adopted from the shelter 6 years ago. She is such wonderful company and you can’t get such unconditional love as you do from your sweet dogs.
Thanks Bill for this post. You did a great job!
Bev,
A Chi/poodle? Very cool. What would that breed be.. a Poohuahua ? (pronounced Poo waa waa) Lots of rescuers out here.. I knew there would be.
My dog, Queeny, was a German Shepherd cross with Collie. She had a Lassie face but short hair all over. She was so scared of water. We got her prior to her turning one and I think she may have had bad experiences with water with her first owner. We would have to tie her to the tree just to wash her and if she saw you just even pick up the water hose she would run! I was only 5 when we got her and at that time she was so big and I was so small I would ride on her like a horse! Sadly we had to put her down a few years ago but she lived a long life that even the vet was impressed that day we took her to him. She lived to be about 16 years old. She was there right from the time before I was even in school and saw me through my teen years into the first years of my twenties. I haven’t had any other dog since. She wasn’t too well trained and could only manage to sit after being told more than a few times but she was a good dog.
Awesome recipe and I’m sure my babies will love it. Both Kalie and Sassy are adopted formerly abused strays that crawled right into our hearts and their forever homes. No matter what the spoiled babies as they are lovingly referred to have plenty of love and beds to sleep on every day. I go back and forth on cooking their food also so love the idea of home made treats.
Peggy,
I’m sure Kalie and Sassy are well cared for and happy with you.
Hello Bill! Your post is fantastic! Thank you for guest posting for Christy! It’s always a joy and honor to read your words! You had me smiling and laughing! The doggie treats look wonderful! I will make some for my Miss Lilly, our two-year-old Sheltie. She’s the only other girl in my house, so she and I pretty much stick close together! The receipe looks simple (which is great for me) and delicious (which is great for Miss Lilly)! Thanks again Bill and “Hello Christy!” Hugs to you both!
Maralee,
Thank you maam, I hope Lilly enjoys them. Will Corbett help you make them? I’ll bet he’d love that!
When someone in the Medical world says STAT …that mean right now…..immediately. Sespi is right on.
Christy , I have to tell you this. Yesterday I was shucking corn to make some of your fried corn. My little 3 year old grandnephew was here and he said.”Auntie Betty , how are you going to get all that hair off the corn?” So I let him help me get the silks off the corn. I thought it was so cute.
We have to watch Bill, he loves the women . I saw him on Marilee’s post the other day. I guess we all love Bill. *wink*
Betty L,
Aww… shucks…
Oh My!!! So glad to see a doggie recipe!!! I’ve made treats before, but not with peanut butter. Bill, you need to work on creating some variations – cheese, or garlic,, or dried beef. Maybe even some carob poweder. I have the “ideas” just not the talent to figure out the measurements!!!!
Anyway – THANK YOU and Christy TOO~!
Betty J,
My niece also made some with cheese and we were gonna do both kinds but it would have made way too many for our dogs to eat anytime soon. There’s lots of recipes out there, just google “Dog biscuits” or “Dog treats” and you will get a ton of them.
Thank you for this wonderful recipe! When I give gifts at holidays to friends I like to take their “babies” some treats too. How cute these will look in a cello bag with ribbons! My sweet Tess will love these! A gift made with love!!!!!!!!
Mary,
Petsmart had some great dog paw print ribbons to tie animals gifts with. Started to get some but I figured I’d better pay the electric bill first.. heh..