Here at Crypton, we love to spoil our pets. The holiday season provides a perfect excuse to shower our four-legged family members with a few special gifts of their own. Whether it’s a squeaky toy or a brand-new bed, even pets can get into the holiday spirit.
The classic canine stocking-stuffer for many dog owners has always been a good bone or treat purchased from a local pet store. But this year, we wanted to share our favorite alternative: homemade dog treats. The recipe below makes a fun Saturday afternoon project – and believe us, your dog will go nuts over these gourmet treats!
Try your hand at bow wow baking this weekend! We’d love to hear your stories of your pet’s holiday spirit.

Bow Wow Peanut Butter Bites

Ingredients:
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup wheat germ
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup peanut butter
1 egg
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 cup water

Directions:
Combine all ingredients and stir with hand or fork. The dough should be sticky. Roll out onto wax paper about 1/4” to 1/2” thick. Use various sizes of bone cookie cutters to cut out shapes from the rolled out dough (No cookie cutters? You can use a knife to cut small squares). Repeat until all dough is gone. Once the treats are finished baking, let them cool. Freezing the treats will keep them fresher longer.

A quicker version: For faster treats, once the dough is mixed, take the dough and roll out evenly in a nonstick 11×17 cookie sheet pan. Use a butter knife and cut squares throughout the entire pan to your desired size. For small dogs, I do 1/2” x 1/2” squares. Then stick them in the oven to bake. Use a spatula to remove the treats from the pan and let them cool. Once cooled, break the treats apart with your hand. Freezing the treats will keep them fresher longer.

Bake: 350 degrees
Time: 15-20 minutes*
* Time will vary. Shorter if you want the treats softer, longer if you want the treats crunchy.

Still looking for a last-minute gift? Dog treats could also be the perfect homemade present for the pet-lover in your life. Include a copy of the recipe to offer a gift that will keep on giving!