How To Make Delicious DIY Dog-Friendly Dachshund Cookies
Keeping Up Our Love Affair with Love Dachshunds
Did you know that the Dachshund is reported to be one of the 10 most popular dog breeds in the US according to the AKC?
There is something irresistible about their long slim bodies, long noses, sweet faces, and tiny legs. H. L. Mencken said that “A dachshund is a half-dog high and a dog-and-a-half long,”
We’ve featured many adorable dachshunds on Talent Hounds like Arthur the blind rescue and Blue the dumpster rescue, our fit pals from Seattle, You Did What With Your Weiner and superstar Crusoe the Celebrity Dachshund to name a few. We also like to support Wienerfest for their rescue efforts and various other events and rescues for the breed.
They are a lot of personality in a small package and can sometimes be a little stubborn to train, although not in the cases above.
Being the owner of dachshunds, to me a book on dog discipline becomes a volume of inspired humor. Every sentence is a riot. One day, if I ever get a chance, I shall write a book, or warning, on the character and temperament of the dachshund and why he can’t be trained and shouldn’t be. I would rather train a striped zebra to balance an Indian club than induce a dachshund to heed my slightest command. When I address Fred I never have to raise either my voice or my hopes. He even disobeys me when I instruct him in something he wants to do. — E. B. White
All our DOG LICKS recipes are dog-friendly and look like dogs. These are perfect for doggy birthday parties or kids parties and snacks.
Indulge your dog or kids with these easy DIY cookies that are customizable to look just like a doxie! Your kids can even help make them.
Ingredients
Dog-Friendly Cookies:
- 2 1/2 cups flour (I used plain white but have also tried with rice and whole wheat)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons of peanut butter
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons of cooked pumpkin (I used unsweetened 100% natural canned this time for convenience but usually bake my own) other options include bananas, parsley, etc
- 1 teaspoon of maple syrup, honey, or sugar
- 1 egg
To Decorate:
- peanut butter
- carob Faux “chocolate” frosting (1/4 cup carob powder, 2 tbsp water)- read more about carob as a healthy chocolate substitute here.
- blueberries
- strawberry
- yogurt
- white fondant (or make separate small cookies from dough above to attach)
Directions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350F
- Combine flour, baking powder, sugar and the egg in a bowl.
- Add water, and stir, then add pumpkin, peanut butter and continue to stir until you have a firm dough. You may need to use your hands to knead it into a circle.
- Lightly flour your surface, roll out the dough.
- Create a teardrop shape for the face.
- Bake for 10 minutes, or until golden brown.
Assembly
Let cookies cool for 10 minutes before decorating.
- Cover the base cookie in peanut butter.
- Roll out and cut two ears (we used a heart shape cut in half) and a thin strip for the nose from the white fondant (or make from cookie dough and cook with rest).
- Paint the ears and nose strip and the top of the head with carob.
- Stick blueberries on as eyes and nose. (Dot eyes with yogurt for the whites)
- Add a strip of strawberry for the tongue.
- Enjoy!
Share your favourite dachshund-inspired recipes or any photos of your “Dachshund Cookies” in the comments below.
Want More Tasty Dachshund Inspired Treats? Check Out Our Savory Hot Dog Wiener Dog Treats from last week.
Disclaimer: Please note that I am just having fun with these Dog Licks Recipes, making food that looks like cute pups and that my dog, my kids and I can enjoy. I am not an expert, a chef, a vet or a nutritionist, so it’s advisable to consult with your own authority when trying new foods, and also to ensure that your dog’s or your child’s diet is balanced and appropriate & includes all of the nutrients that are necessary for good health.
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Love this! Smple, effective and I reckon every doxie owner can give this a go. Well done on the photographs. They are clear and not ‘perfect’ which would intimidate me no end if I wanted to make them!
We are LOL over here….thinking your doxie cookie looks like Michael Jackson! 🙂 Bet they’re delish!
Those are so cute! They would be sweet at a party.
These are really cute. I’m really anti-sugar when it comes does to either myself, or my dogs. Honey is a great substitute, though! I’m glad you give your readers the option.
I’ll share with my Dachshund loving friends it’s so simple and adorable.
Thanks so much- they are so fun to make
These are very cute! Since my dog has a sensitivity to grains I have to be careful what treats I give her. I imagine she could have one of the non wheat flours, but I’m hesitant to try.
These dog cookies are so cute. I think dachshunds are popular because they are funny though the ones I know take themselves very seriously.
Loving this series! Mr. N is still waiting for your Yorkie treat and he requests that it be either super meaty or cheese-y.
Meaty and cheesy coming up – how about peanut butter too?
This looks great. I don’t cook for myself, much less for my pets. I admire you.
Those are too cute! Thank you for a video! It always helps me to actually see the process so that I can at least attempt to make mine look as good 😉
OMG they look adorable and am sure are yummy too, all these recipes lately are dangerous LOL as I am scared Layla will get fat
I love love love your video! This cookie looks so easy and yummy!!! 🙂
OH MY GOSH – we totally love this and will share it on our social media channels! Gosh, how clever, and tasty sounding! Our pups will enjoy these greatly – thank you!
Aww thanks so much!
Love it! Pinning this!
Awww, super cute! Love how many different options there are. Thanks for sharing!!
We have about 20 so far – releasing one per week. Thanks!!
It’s always such a pleasure to visit your website!! I love, love, love your recipes!! You’re really talented!!
Those cookies are too cute to eat. I’m also a fan of Doxies and am a regular reader of Jessica’s blog You Did What With Your Weiner.
Adorable!! I love that these have both peanut butter & pumpkin, two of my dogs favorite things to eat! I love Doxies too, who doesn’t!?
Love & biscuits,
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