Christmas Snowflake Peanut Butter Treats
Make festive Biscuits for Dogs with these Christmas Snowflake Peanut Butter Treats. Simple, healthy, and perfect for gifting. Dog-safe, crunchy, and delicious.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Whole wheat flour or oat flour | 1 ½ cups |
| Rolled oats | ½ cup |
| Peanut butter (xylitol-free, unsalted) | ½ cup |
| Unsweetened applesauce | ¼ cup |
| Egg | 1 |
| Ground cinnamon (optional) | ½ tsp |
| Water | 2–3 tbsp as needed |
| Helpful Swaps: | |
| • Gluten-friendly: Use certified gluten-free oat flour | |
| • Aroma boost: ½ tsp alcohol-free vanilla | |
| • Extra crunch: 1–2 tbsp shredded carrot or unsweetened coconut | |
| • No applesauce: Use mashed ripe banana |
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: 24–30 biscuits
Diet: Low Salt
Method: Baking
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Preheat & prep
Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment or a silicone mat. -
Dry mix
In a bowl, whisk flour, oats, and cinnamon. -
Wet mix
In another bowl, blend peanut butter, applesauce, and egg until smooth. -
Combine
Mix wet and dry ingredients. Add 2–3 tbsp water until a soft dough forms. -
Roll
Roll the dough to ¼-inch thickness on a floured surface. -
Cut
Stamp with snowflake cutters and place on the tray. -
Bake
Bake 18–22 minutes, rotating halfway, until golden and firm. -
Optional extra crunch
Turn the oven off and let biscuits dry inside for 1 hour with the door slightly open. -
Cool
Cool fully before storing or serving.