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’m going to make these for my babies. (I told my sons they had furry brothers and sisters.) I have four Pugs, Wasabi & Saki (dad and mom) Yoshi & Ginger (son and daughter). Yoshi is the only pale one. Everyone else is black. They’re so sweet.
This recipe ought to last about a week. Thank you Bill for sharing.
At first, I couldn’t tell if this was an actual doggie treat, or some cute cookie for the kids. My wife makes some treat called puppy chow. I thought it was dog food at first. Hence my confusion here.
I put them in a zip lock baggie. Its been a month since I made these and they are still good. I have no idea how much longer they will last, but a month is a good run. Just keep an eye on them for color and texture changes.
Bill and Christy, y’all are good people. Who else would bake for their dogs. We have a shih tzu, a half shih tzu and a yellow lab and I know they are going to love these!
I’m going to make these for my babies. (I told my sons they had furry brothers and sisters.) I have four Pugs, Wasabi & Saki (dad and mom) Yoshi & Ginger (son and daughter). Yoshi is the only pale one. Everyone else is black. They’re so sweet.
This recipe ought to last about a week. Thank you Bill for sharing.
My little black pug, Bubba Gump, LOVES these! We use a cookie cutter in the shape of a cat 🙂
@Carrie! That is hilarious and I know he loved those cat biscuits!!!
At first, I couldn’t tell if this was an actual doggie treat, or some cute cookie for the kids. My wife makes some treat called puppy chow. I thought it was dog food at first. Hence my confusion here.
Bill, how do you store these biscuits and what is the shelf life? Such a wonderful idea to make dog biscuits! Thanks for the recipe.
Sukey,
I put them in a zip lock baggie. Its been a month since I made these and they are still good. I have no idea how much longer they will last, but a month is a good run. Just keep an eye on them for color and texture changes.
Stat is an abbreviation of the Latin word statim, “immediately”.
Sherrie, I will pray for you and your dog. It is so hard to lose a beloved pet. Hang in there. Miracles do happen.
Bill and Christy, y’all are good people. Who else would bake for their dogs. We have a shih tzu, a half shih tzu and a yellow lab and I know they are going to love these!