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.
Okay, I always laugh at Bill, but when I got to the part about the cookie cutters precious factor being off the charts…well, I just laughed so much I probably woke the kids up from their naps. Thanks for the recipe Bill.
Christy, I have a dog IDENTICAL to your dog and her name is Zoe also. She is the sweetest dog in the world along with out weimeraner named Otto. The only difference in our Zoes is that mine is showing a lot of gray. She’s 8 (almost 9) and Otto is too.
Kolene, I have that poem framed and sitting next to the last picture taken of our “late, great” Dude. He was a beautiful Golden Retriever and only 9 yrs old when he went to the rainbow bridge. We still have an 11 yr old Golden and an almost 2 yr old Golden whom i call “the wild thing”. Old Kodi just sleeps and Moose just gets into things. Their pictures are on my Facebook pic page. When the weather cools down, I’ll try these for the boys. I wonder if the 2 cats might grab a couple, hmmm.
Thanks Bill and guys for the recipe.
Forget the backsplash (altho it is pretty Bill) I want that stove!! 😉 Homemade doggie treats are the best. Don’t have to worry about what’s in them. I currently have 3 cats and 1 dog – every one a rescue or stray. My lab recently passed – she was a shelter dog too and made it to about age 13. Sure miss her. :'(
A quick google search said that STAT is derived from the Latin word “statim” which means immediately. Not that this southern gal knows much Latin.
Heh, I want that stove too. If my Niece ever goes out of town she may come back and find it missing lol. I know losing your lab was tough on you. So glad she found you in the first place.
Christy, thanks to you and Bill for the great – and simple (which I always appreciate) recipe! Now I am not kidding when I tell you that you and Bill BOTH need to get into some sort of comic sideline, because you both have me rolling on the floor with laughter after your posts!
I liked it because it was simple too. Haha!, “Jordan and Gentry” sounds good. I’d have to give her top billings cause Christy is all Diva-ish and stuff, LOL!
Our miniture Schnauzer, Fritz was the love of our lives! He went to either my husband or me and didn’t favor one over the other. He ruled this house for sure! I always said, “he let us live with him”. I made him these treats too. My recipe was about the same, and easy to make.
We had him for 14 -1/2 years and he left for the “Rainbow Bridge” last year. He is greatly missed and still loved! To anyone who has lost a pet, look up (on the internet) the poem “Rainbow Bridge” to read. It is beautiful!
Rainbow Bridge is a very nice poem for us dog lovers. I recently ran across it when I was trying to find a home for Baby before the little booger wormed her way into my heart.
My boys and I can make these for our Stella. She’s my daughter b/c I didn’t have a human one. I finally convinced my husband to get a standard poodle. She’s honestly his girl and has been the best dog ever! She will love these treats and I can’t wait for us to spoil her with them. Thanks Bill and Christy! Hello Mother if you’re reading this post! 🙂
I loved this post. It was so fun and helpful. I think my two babies will like the new treats. Thanks for sharing!
Phaedra,
Your mighty welcome maam!
Okay, I always laugh at Bill, but when I got to the part about the cookie cutters precious factor being off the charts…well, I just laughed so much I probably woke the kids up from their naps. Thanks for the recipe Bill.
Christy, I have a dog IDENTICAL to your dog and her name is Zoe also. She is the sweetest dog in the world along with out weimeraner named Otto. The only difference in our Zoes is that mine is showing a lot of gray. She’s 8 (almost 9) and Otto is too.
Brandy,
Thank ya kindly maam, I try for as much snark as I can lol
Kolene, I have that poem framed and sitting next to the last picture taken of our “late, great” Dude. He was a beautiful Golden Retriever and only 9 yrs old when he went to the rainbow bridge. We still have an 11 yr old Golden and an almost 2 yr old Golden whom i call “the wild thing”. Old Kodi just sleeps and Moose just gets into things. Their pictures are on my Facebook pic page. When the weather cools down, I’ll try these for the boys. I wonder if the 2 cats might grab a couple, hmmm.
Thanks Bill and guys for the recipe.
Mary,
The Cats may try and snatch them if nothing else, just to irritate the dogs, they are good about doing that.
Forget the backsplash (altho it is pretty Bill) I want that stove!! 😉 Homemade doggie treats are the best. Don’t have to worry about what’s in them. I currently have 3 cats and 1 dog – every one a rescue or stray. My lab recently passed – she was a shelter dog too and made it to about age 13. Sure miss her. :'(
A quick google search said that STAT is derived from the Latin word “statim” which means immediately. Not that this southern gal knows much Latin.
Mary,
Heh, I want that stove too. If my Niece ever goes out of town she may come back and find it missing lol. I know losing your lab was tough on you. So glad she found you in the first place.
Christy, thanks to you and Bill for the great – and simple (which I always appreciate) recipe! Now I am not kidding when I tell you that you and Bill BOTH need to get into some sort of comic sideline, because you both have me rolling on the floor with laughter after your posts!
Carolyn,
I liked it because it was simple too. Haha!, “Jordan and Gentry” sounds good. I’d have to give her top billings cause Christy is all Diva-ish and stuff, LOL!
Our miniture Schnauzer, Fritz was the love of our lives! He went to either my husband or me and didn’t favor one over the other. He ruled this house for sure! I always said, “he let us live with him”. I made him these treats too. My recipe was about the same, and easy to make.
We had him for 14 -1/2 years and he left for the “Rainbow Bridge” last year. He is greatly missed and still loved! To anyone who has lost a pet, look up (on the internet) the poem “Rainbow Bridge” to read. It is beautiful!
Kolene,
Rainbow Bridge is a very nice poem for us dog lovers. I recently ran across it when I was trying to find a home for Baby before the little booger wormed her way into my heart.
My boys and I can make these for our Stella. She’s my daughter b/c I didn’t have a human one. I finally convinced my husband to get a standard poodle. She’s honestly his girl and has been the best dog ever! She will love these treats and I can’t wait for us to spoil her with them. Thanks Bill and Christy! Hello Mother if you’re reading this post! 🙂
Emily,
STELLLLLLLLLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!! Sorry, couldn’t resist the “Streetcar Named Desire” reference.