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By: Becky Hardin
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Cheese Dog Treats are so easy to make and fun to give to your pooch! You only need 4 inexpensive ingredients and less than an hour of your time to make these crunchy, cheesy dog treats. These are sure to get some tails wagging!
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Why We Love This Cheese Dog Treats Recipe
- Easy. These treats utilize just 4 ingredients and take less than an hour from start to finish.
- Healthy. Made with natural ingredients, you can feel good about giving these treats to your puppy.
- Pup Approved. My dogs love these tasty cheese biscuits, and I’m sure yours will as well!
Variations on Cheese Treats for Dogs
I like using whole wheat flour for dog biscuits for the extra nutritional value. Other types of flour are fine to use, as long as you know your dog isn’t allergic. You can also use virtually any type of cheese (except blue!), so try low-fat mozzarella or Swiss.
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How to Store
Once your cheese biscuits have cooled, place them in an airtight container and they will keep well for around 2 months.
How to Freeze
This recipe makes a batch of 60 treats, so it’s a great idea to freeze them. Just pop them into a container or freezer bag and they will keep well for 3-4 months. Thaw the cheesy dog biscuits at room temperature before giving to your pooch.
What kind of cheese can dogs eat?
Dogs can have almost any kind of cheese in moderation (avoid blue-veined cheeses!). Lower-fat cheeses tend to be better for them, so you can opt for a low-fat cheddar here.
How many treats can I give my dog?
These are treats and should be given as such. They shouldn’t replace your dogs’ main meals. One or two a day is plenty.
Can I use all-purpose flour in dog treats?
Yes, all-purpose flour works just fine! I personally prefer whole wheat flour for the nutritional benefits, but all-purpose is safe as long as your dog isn’t allergic.
Are cheese dog treats safe for people to eat?
Yes! We’re using ingredients that are safe for both dogs and people. While I wouldn’t exactly recommend snacking on these, if a little one gets their hands on them, they’ll be okay!
More Pet-Friendly Recipes To Try
- Dog Cupcakes
- Dog Ice Cream
- Peanut Butter Dog Treats
- Sweet Potato Dog Treats
- Oat and Apple Dog Pretzels
- Cat Treats
5-Star Review
“I loved this recipe! But better yet so did my dogs! I used the dough attachment on my Ninja food processor, threw all the ingredients in and out came the perfect dough! The dough was so easy to work with! This will definitely be my go to recipe for my dog treats from now on!” – Kathy
Recipe
Cheddar Cheese Dog Treats Recipe
4.63 from 224 votes
Author: Becky Hardin
Prep: 20 minutes minutes
Cook: 25 minutes minutes
Total: 45 minutes minutes
Serves60 dog treats
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Time to pamper your pooch with these homemade cheese dog treats. It's so easy to make a big batch, for your furry best friend!
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
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Ingredients
- 3 cups whole wheat flour 339 grams
- 2 large eggs 100 grams
- ⅔ cup water 151 grams
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 113 grams
Recommended Equipment
Kitchen Scale (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl to form a dough.
3 cups whole wheat flour, 2 large eggs, ⅔ cup water, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Roll dough out onto a lightly floured surface with a rolling pin to desired thickness. (I kept mine around ½-inch thick).
Use a cookie cutter to cut out dog treats and lay them onto the prepared baking sheet.
Bake treats for 20-25 minutes.
Allow to cool completely before feeding to your dog.
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Becky’s tips
- You can use any size or shape of cookie cutter for this recipe. If you choose to make your treats thinker than ¾-inch you may need to cook a few minutes longer. The treats should be crunchy all the way through.
- This dough reminds me a bit of bread in that you really need to knead it for a while to get all the ingredients combined. I used my hands to do this, but you could also break out the stand mixer and let that do the work for you!
Storage:Store cheddar cheese dog treats in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to 2 months or in the freezer for up to 4 months.
Nutrition Information
Serving: 1treat Calories: 30kcal (2%) Carbohydrates: 4g (1%) Protein: 1g (2%) Fat: 1g (2%) Saturated Fat: 0.4g (3%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g Trans Fat: 0.001g Cholesterol: 8mg (3%) Sodium: 15mg (1%) Potassium: 26mg (1%) Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 0.04g Vitamin A: 28IU (1%) Calcium: 16mg (2%) Iron: 0.2mg (1%)
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Becky Hardin is a wife and mother living in Saint Louis Missouri. She founded The Cookie Rookie in 2012 as a creative way to share recipes. Now, she is a trusted resource for easy cooking around the world, being featured in Taste of Home, The Kitchn, ABC’s Home and Family, and more. Here at The Cookie Rookie she is the editor in chief of all recipes and continues to enjoy sharing her passion for cooking for busy families. She has since founded two additional food blogs, Easy Chicken Recipes and Easy Dessert Recipes.
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Trish
Posted on 1/31/2024
Can you substitute wheat flour with oat flour? Thanks!
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Samantha Marceau
Posted on 1/31/2024
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It should work, but you may need to adjust the amount up or down to get the right consistency!
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Amy
Posted on 1/3/2024
Are these ok for cats as well?
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Samantha Marceau
Posted on 1/8/2024
Reply to Amy
Hi Amy, check out our cat treats recipe (click here) for a cat-approved snack!
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Jennifer
Posted on 12/23/2023
I made these for my pup and my friends pup, I used unsalted beef broth instead of water and they LOVED them!!
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Jaz
Posted on 12/23/2023
Hi! Do you think it would be ok if I added pieces of bacon to the treats too?
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Samantha Marceau
Posted on 1/2/2024
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As long as it isn’t seasoned!
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Amy
Posted on 12/21/2023
My dog loves these! Made this recipe multiple times!
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Cindy
Posted on 10/12/2023
This recipe is Wonderful! My doggies watched me through the whole process & when they got to have one they wanted more they loved them, & so easy to make Thank You
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Samantha Marceau
Posted on 10/13/2023
Reply to Cindy
So glad your pups enjoyed them, Cindy!
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I loved this recipe! But better yet so did my dogs! I used the dough attachment on my Ninja food processor, threw all the ingredients in and out came the perfect dough! The dough was so easy to work with! This will definitely be my go to recipe for my dog treats from now on!
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Samantha Marceau
Posted on 9/5/2023
Reply to Kathy
We’re so happy to hear your pup loved these treats, Kathy!
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Theresa
Posted on 8/24/2023
These treats were great and my dog loves them! However I am bummed that within less than a week of having these treats kept in an airtight container at room temperature, mold spots began to appear :( did this happen to anyone else? I wonder how to avoid in the future because I don’t want to give up this recipe!
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Samantha Marceau
Posted on 8/25/2023
Reply to Theresa
Hi Theresa, we recommend storing these treats in the refrigerator, especially during the summer months when indoor humidity is higher!
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Tracy
Posted on 9/29/2023
Reply to Theresa
definitely would have kept them in the fridge. Whenever I make dog treats – I keep them in the fridge or freezer. Because they are made with fresh ingredients & no preservatives. etc…..
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Beth
Posted on 6/25/2023
My biscuits were not crunchy. I guess I did not bake them long enough?
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Samantha Marceau
Posted on 6/26/2023
Reply to Beth
Yes, baking them for longer will make them crunchier! But they are perfectly safe to eat softer as well!
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Tracy
Posted on 9/29/2023
Reply to Beth
Why didnt you add more flour to the recipe? then on the counter that you were rolling on? Maybe you didnt kneed long enough.
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Tricia
Posted on 6/17/2023
Hi. I’m leading a summer camp at our local rescue. Could I make the dough ahead of time to freeze and then thaw and make the treats? The kids will roll them out and cut.
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Samantha Marceau
Posted on 6/19/2023
Reply to Tricia
We think that would work!
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Kk Van
Posted on 6/11/2023
What would happen if I used mozzarella instead of cheddar? And also what if I used rice flour would it still turn out the same?
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Samantha Marceau
Posted on 6/12/2023
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They should turn out fine!
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Dolores
Posted on 7/18/2023
Reply to Kk Van
I just made a batch with supermarket yellow American cheese, and the treats were perfect.
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D Young
Posted on 5/30/2023
Mine came out dark colored rather than light tan like photo. I did use whole wheat flour.
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Samantha Marceau
Posted on 5/30/2023
Reply to D Young
Whole wheat flour is much darker in color than unbleached or bleached all-purpose flour. It also darkens up significantly more as it bakes, so that would be why your treats look different!
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Grace
Posted on 5/19/2023
This came together easily and I appreciated the the reference to bread dough. Using one hand in a kneading type of mixing worked well. Though peanut butter seems to be a universal love, one of our rescues won’t eat her dinner without shredded or chucked cheese on top. I couldn’t upload a photo but mine wasn’t special. I just used a pizza cutter.
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Sarah
Posted on 9/27/2023
Reply to Grace
I actually tried a recipe out tonight using peanut butter and banana.
use about quater-cup to half a cup less flour, a good geanerous tablespoon of peanut butter, half a banana, two egg, and a splash of water to bring it together.
I rolled them out quater inch thickness.
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John Rhoe
Posted on 4/25/2023
Great for pups of all ages
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Samantha Marceau
Posted on 4/26/2023
Reply to John Rhoe
So happy to hear your pups loved them, John!
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Jen B
Posted on 4/4/2023
Hi there
My pups can’t have any grain, oats, or rice. Any idea what the ratio for almond and or coconut flour would be? Thanks!
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Samantha Marceau
Posted on 4/4/2023
Reply to Jen B
Hi there, if you measure using grams, you can simply use an equal amount! It would be about 3.5 cups of almond flour!
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