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.
Thanks a bunch Bill for this great recipe. We have a Chihuahua names Sassy and you can bet your bottom dollar she is “sassy”. She is also a very picky eater and I usually make her food. She loves veggies better than meat.And her favorite thing of all is peanut butter, so I know she will love these biscuits.You were very thoughtful to remember our pets who are surely “angels unaware”. God bless you dear man!
God Bless you and keep you! Sounds like he’s already blessed you greatly with sassy though. We must be thankful for his gifts.. an “attitude of gratitude” is always the best way to handle life.
Hey there! Love this post! I have two mini dachshunds, Schatzi is 17 years old, and Winston is almost 6 years (he’s our Grand-dog!) we sort of inherited him when our son went off to medical school four years ago…btw, Christy, my sister has a Zoe too, that looks just like yours!..she’s part black lab, part Newfoundland. Can’t wait to make these treats. Thank you Bill!
I don’t know why it wouldn’t. Just google, “dog biscuits” and see if there are any with white flour. Although I’m sure its ok, this recipe makes like 35 or more so its a lot to throw away if your dog doesn’t like them.. still, its cheap to make so go ahead and try and lemme know.
Thank you Bill for the great post! I’m going to pass it onto my wonderful neighbor, she has 3 boston terriers, Sammy, Maggie & Buddy and one yellow lab, Little Girl. They are such awesome dogs and glad to have them as my neighbors as well. Our LilBit passed away 6 yrs ago, she was a miniature dachshund we had her from the time she was 6 weeks old until 7 yrs old. She was the love of my life, I had lost a baby and my hubby got her for me to help fill that void in my life at the time. We haven’t had the pleasure of owning another dog, maybe someday I know there are so many rescues out there that need ones. We do have a kitty though we rescued a few weeks ago, his name is Mokie and he’s 13 weeks old.
My 7 year old son, Stephen, and I made these biscuits today. It was a fun baking project for him to literally dig his hands into. Marleigh, our lab/border collie mix, loved these treats. At first she dropped it to the ground, sniffed, and then decided to give it a try. She gobbled it up and immediately started begging (barking) for more! It appears we’ll be baking more of these in the near future. Thanks for the great doggie recipe!
Bill – Baby is beautiful! Australian Cattle Dogs are known to be extremely smart. I’m going to have to make these for Jack, our doberman/beagle mix rescue. Thanks for the easy receipe!
Thanks a bunch Bill for this great recipe. We have a Chihuahua names Sassy and you can bet your bottom dollar she is “sassy”. She is also a very picky eater and I usually make her food. She loves veggies better than meat.And her favorite thing of all is peanut butter, so I know she will love these biscuits.You were very thoughtful to remember our pets who are surely “angels unaware”. God bless you dear man!
Debbie,
God Bless you and keep you! Sounds like he’s already blessed you greatly with sassy though. We must be thankful for his gifts.. an “attitude of gratitude” is always the best way to handle life.
Hey there! Love this post! I have two mini dachshunds, Schatzi is 17 years old, and Winston is almost 6 years (he’s our Grand-dog!) we sort of inherited him when our son went off to medical school four years ago…btw, Christy, my sister has a Zoe too, that looks just like yours!..she’s part black lab, part Newfoundland. Can’t wait to make these treats. Thank you Bill!
Cathy,
Thank you! I appreciate it. I hope Schatzi gobbles them up.
Would plain white flour or self rising white flour work as well I want to do this for my babies now but dont
want to run to store first
Judy,
I don’t know why it wouldn’t. Just google, “dog biscuits” and see if there are any with white flour. Although I’m sure its ok, this recipe makes like 35 or more so its a lot to throw away if your dog doesn’t like them.. still, its cheap to make so go ahead and try and lemme know.
I came home to a 4 month golden retriever today, so I really need this recipe!
THANK YOU! this will be a great recipe for mom and kiddo to make together!
love baby!
Nicole,
Awesome! I’m sure she will be a great addition to the family.
Thank you Bill for the great post! I’m going to pass it onto my wonderful neighbor, she has 3 boston terriers, Sammy, Maggie & Buddy and one yellow lab, Little Girl. They are such awesome dogs and glad to have them as my neighbors as well. Our LilBit passed away 6 yrs ago, she was a miniature dachshund we had her from the time she was 6 weeks old until 7 yrs old. She was the love of my life, I had lost a baby and my hubby got her for me to help fill that void in my life at the time. We haven’t had the pleasure of owning another dog, maybe someday I know there are so many rescues out there that need ones. We do have a kitty though we rescued a few weeks ago, his name is Mokie and he’s 13 weeks old.
April,
Thank you! We had two Dachshunds, Fritzi and Oscar. They were both a hoot. I like them too.
My 7 year old son, Stephen, and I made these biscuits today. It was a fun baking project for him to literally dig his hands into. Marleigh, our lab/border collie mix, loved these treats. At first she dropped it to the ground, sniffed, and then decided to give it a try. She gobbled it up and immediately started begging (barking) for more! It appears we’ll be baking more of these in the near future. Thanks for the great doggie recipe!
Leah,
Awesome! I’m glad Marliegh liked them.
Bill – Baby is beautiful! Australian Cattle Dogs are known to be extremely smart. I’m going to have to make these for Jack, our doberman/beagle mix rescue. Thanks for the easy receipe!
Jamie,
Baby says thank you. She is very smart and she amazes me how fast she learns. God blessed me with her.