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!
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.
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.
These are treats and should be given as such. They shouldn’t replace your dogs’ main meals. One or two a day is plenty.
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.
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
Cheddar Cheese Dog Treats Recipe
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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!
Nutrition Information
I have dog shaped cookie molds. Can I put the dough in them and cook longer?
Sure!
I made these for my dogs! They love them!!!!
Can you substitute wheat flour with oat flour? Thanks!
It should work, but you may need to adjust the amount up or down to get the right consistency!
Are these ok for cats as well?
Hi Amy, check out our cat treats recipe (click here) for a cat-approved snack!
I made these for my pup and my friends pup, I used unsalted beef broth instead of water and they LOVED them!!
Hi! Do you think it would be ok if I added pieces of bacon to the treats too?
As long as it isn’t seasoned!
My dog loves these! Made this recipe multiple times!
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
So glad your pups enjoyed them, Cindy!
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!
We’re so happy to hear your pup loved these treats, Kathy!