Dog Treat Recipe: Not-Chocolate Chip Cookies
Share the joy of baking cookies with your pup with this healthy version of the popular treat
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I grew up in a family where there were always fresh chocolate chip cookies in the kitchen. And I mean always. My mom was famous among our friends and family for her insanely delicious chocolate chip cookies.
Remember that Friends episode where Phoebe’s grandma has the recipe for the best chocolate chip cookies ever but it turns out to just be the Nestle recipe? Well, my mom is the opposite. She claims she just uses the standard Nestle recipe, but her chocolate chip cookies always taste a million times better than everyone else’s. After years of trying to make cookies as good as hers, I’ve realized mine will never be quite as good.
But what I can do is make some pretty darn cute (and hopefully tasty to dogs!) Not-Chocolate Chip Cookies. Yep, we created a mini version of our favorite dessert just for pups.
After finishing all of the baking and styling for our upcoming book (out October 12!), I was left with several big bags of carob chips. If you’re not familiar already, carob chips are a popular ingredient in dog treat recipes—they look cute and can add a great texture, but most importantly they’re considered safe for dogs. (That said, do closely observe your dog if its their first time eating carob chips as all dogs are different and for some, carob can have a laxative effect.)
These mini cookies are my favorite new way to spoil our dogs. The coconut flour makes them a great pick for dogs with wheat sensitivities, while coconut oil is viewed as a healthy dietary addition for pups by many vets and scientists. That said, as always, I want to remind you that I’m not a veterinarian or a dietitian and you should always check in with your pup’s vet before adding new foods to their diet.
Anyway, our pups absolutely love these treats. And I love getting to include them in the happy ritual of baking cookies together. So, are you ready to bake some pup treats? Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe! 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
First, gather together your ingredients and preheat oven to 350°. Do a double-check that your peanut butter is xylitol-free and that you’re actually using carob chips, not chocolate chips. Remember that both chocolate and xylitol are highly toxic for dogs, so you can never be too careful!
Whisk together your dry ingredients and then stir in the wet ones. Your dough will seem really crumbly, and that’s okay. The coconut flour absorbs a lot of the moisture from the wet ingredients, but you’ll still be able to squeeze it into neat little balls. Press a few carob chips into each cookie and then place on cookie sheet.
It’s also important to note that I’m not a veterinarian or nutritionist. You know your dog’s sensitivities and dietary restrictions best, so remember that these recipes may not be right for every dog. Check with your vet if you have questions about your dog’s nutritional needs.
Bake your treats and then enjoy them with your pup!
Dog Treat Recipe for Not-Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 C. Coconut Flour
- 1 Tsp. Baking Soda
- 1/2 C. Coconut Oil
- 2 Eggs
- 1/4 C. Natural Peanut Butter*
- 1/2 C. Unsweetened Carob Chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together coconut flour and baking soda.
- Stir in eggs, coconut oil, and peanut butter. Dough will be crumbly, but should be able to clump when squeezed together. If it does not, add more peanut butter.
- Squeeze dough together to form heaping-teaspoon-size balls of dough. Press 3-4 carob chips into each ball and place on cookie sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes and then allow to cool on the cookie sheet.
- Watch your pup enjoy the treats!
Notes:
*When making dog treats, always check that your peanut butter is free of Xylitol, which is highly toxic for dogs.
