Halloween Dog Treats

Homemade Halloween Dog Treats are fun ways to celebrate this holiday with your furry friend. They are easy, nutritious, and look super cute too!

Even beginning bakers will have no problem making homemade dog treats. As they bake, they small incredible – your dog will beg for these yummy treats. Share these with your pet on Halloween night after you dress them up in their Halloween costume – it’s a tasty reward! whip up a batch of these cute and yummy Halloween treats for dogs. This awesome recipe could not be any easier. Plus, it’s super-easy to customize too. Follow the same recipe and use different cookie cutters – then the Halloween dog treats turn into a special treat that you can give them any time of year.

I made these in a bunch of fun shapes – dog bones, pumpkins, and bats. It’s one of my favorite dog treat recipes because of the bold icing colors. Don’t worry; the frosting is actually healthy!

Do not use peanut butter that contains xylitol. It is an artificial sweetener that is toxic to dogs.

Plant-based Food Coloring.

Honey.

Cornstarch, Arrowroot Powder, or Tapioca Starch.

Be sure to use plain pumpkin puree and not pumpkin pie filling because the pie filling may contain spices toxic to dogs.

Be aware that when you bake dog treats, there are lots of ingredients that are often paired with cinnamon that are actually really bad for your dog. Avoid giving your dog nutmeg, chocolate, raisins, or macadamia nuts.

This guide to fresh herbs  will answer all of your questions.

Lots of people like to grow dill, oregano, sage, and thyme. If you do, read that guide first so you know what to do if your dog gets into your herb garden.]

• Measuring Cups
• Large Bowl
• Rolling Pin
• Parchment Paper
• Cookie Cutters for Dog Treats
• Baking Sheet

Are also needed

Place the oat flour, pumpkin, peanut butter, and eggs in a large bowl.

-Combine the ingredients together to form the dough. You can mix it with a spoon or use a hand or stand mixer.

-Place the dough on parchment paper and roll it out until it is ½ inch thick.

-Cut out shapes with your choice of different cookie cutters.

-Place the cutouts on a cookie sheet lined with parchment papers.

-Gather the dough scraps, re-roll the dough, and cut until there isn’t any dough left.

- Bake at 350°F for 20 to 25 minutes. They should be lightly golden brown on the edges.

- Place the treats from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to cool.

I used pumpkin and bone-shaped cookie cutters and using them made 8 pumpkin and 18 bone treats. The number of treats can vary depending on the cookie cutters you use.

-Prepare your desired coloring liquids according to the package instructions.

-To make black icing, combine 2 teaspoons of activated charcoal powder with 1 tablespoon hot water.

-Place honey, 2 teaspoons of coloring liquid, and 2 tablespoons of thickener (either cornstarch, arrowroot powder, OR tapioca starch) in a small bowl.

-Stir until well combined and smooth. You may need to add another tablespoon of the thickener to the mixture to get the texture you need.

-Use a spoon to drizzle the icing over the treats.

Serving Size

How many homemade Halloween treats should you give your dog at once? That depends on what else you gave your pet to eat that day. This might be a healthier treat, but it is still a treat.

Treats should not make up the bulk of your dog’s calorie intake – they should be something they eat on rare occasions, along with healthy dog food.

Dogs shouldn’t overeat too many carbs – even healthy ones from pumpkin and oat flour. For this reason, I suggest only giving your spoiled hound one cookie daily.

How to Store Halloween Dog Treats with Icing

Store the finished product in an airtight container for dog treats or at room temperature, and they will last up to 7 days.

You can freeze them for up to 4 months for more extended storage.

A dog treat jar is best, so they are not mistaken for human treats.