I love making these easy cheese dog treats to give to my pooches! I only need 4 inexpensive ingredients and less than an hour to make these crunchy, cheesy dog treats. These always get my puppys’ tails wagging!

cheddar cheese dog treats on baking sheet

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These cheese dog treats are made with natural ingredients, so I feel good about giving these treats to my furry friends. All I need are flour, eggs, water, and, of course, cheese! My dogs love these tasty cheese biscuits, and I’m sure yours will as well!

What’s in this Cheese Dog Treats Recipe?

  • Flour: 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.
  • Eggs: Help bind the biscuits and give them structure. They’re also a great source of healthy fats, omega-3, and protein.
  • Water: Helps hydrate the treats so everything stays together.
  • Cheese: I used cheddar cheese in these dog treats, and my dogs loved them! 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.
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Tips for Success

  • This dough for these cheese dog treats 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!
  • You can use any size or shape of cookie cutter for this recipe. If you choose to make your biscuits thinker than ¾-inch you may need to cook a few minutes longer. The treats should be crunchy all the way through.
  • These are treats and should be given as such. They shouldn’t replace your dogs’ main meals. One or two a day is plenty.
  • While I wouldn’t exactly recommend humans snacking on these, if a little one gets their hands on them, they’ll be okay!

How to Store

Once your cheese dog treats have cooled, place them in an airtight container and they will keep well at room temperature or in the refrigerator for around 2 months.

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.

overhead bowl with cheese dog 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 Card

Cheese Dog Treats Recipe

4.64 from 231 votes
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
Total: 45 minutes
Servings: 60 dog treats
Author: Becky Hardin
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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!
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Ingredients 

  • 3 cups whole wheat flour 339 grams
  • 2 large eggs 100 grams
  • cup water 151 grams
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 113 grams

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.

Becky’s Tips

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.
Serving: 1treatCalories: 30kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gTrans Fat: 0.001gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 15mgPotassium: 26mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.04gVitamin A: 28IUCalcium: 16mgIron: 0.2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Meet Becky Hardin

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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Ginnene Perry
Ginnene Perry
November 4, 2024 12:02 pm

Brilliant!! Great recipe my dog loved them5 stars

Liz
Liz
July 6, 2024 4:05 pm

Can I bake these is a silicone paw mold?5 stars

Samantha Marceau
July 8, 2024 8:41 am
Reply to  Liz

Sure, but they may take longer to bake depending on how full you fill the molds!

Ginnene Perry
Ginnene Perry
November 4, 2024 12:03 pm
Reply to  Liz

Yes

LeDonna
LeDonna
June 23, 2024 7:22 pm

Made these to give out to dogs and I also made a peanut butter dog treat recipe! The owners were so excited about the cheese cookies, most didn’t even care about the peanut butter ones!! I was wondering though, how long do these dog treats stay good in just an air tight container without refrigerating?5 stars

Samantha Marceau
June 24, 2024 8:47 am
Reply to  LeDonna

Hi LeDonna, they should last for about a week at room temperature. They may spoil faster in warm or humid climates, though!

Sara Alvarenga
Sara Alvarenga
May 16, 2024 1:40 pm

Made these for my pet treat business and they went moldy very fast…5 stars

Samantha Marceau
May 16, 2024 2:10 pm
Reply to  Sara Alvarenga

Hi Sara, we’re sorry to hear that! If you don’t plan to refrigerate or freeze them, it’s really important to bake them until they are super snappy and hard. Driving out that extra moisture is key to avoiding mold for as long as possible!

Amy
Amy
April 28, 2024 8:03 am

I have dog shaped cookie molds. Can I put the dough in them and cook longer?

Samantha Marceau
April 29, 2024 8:35 am
Reply to  Amy

Sure!

Rebecca Smith Boll
Rebecca Smith Boll
April 19, 2024 2:56 pm

I made these for my dogs! They love them!!!!5 stars

Trish
Trish
January 31, 2024 3:49 am

Can you substitute wheat flour with oat flour? Thanks!

Samantha Marceau
January 31, 2024 8:36 am
Reply to  Trish

It should work, but you may need to adjust the amount up or down to get the right consistency!

Amy
Amy
January 3, 2024 1:45 pm

Are these ok for cats as well?

Samantha Marceau
January 8, 2024 8:20 am
Reply to  Amy

Hi Amy, check out our cat treats recipe (click here) for a cat-approved snack!

Jennifer
Jennifer
December 23, 2023 10:16 am

I made these for my pup and my friends pup, I used unsalted beef broth instead of water and they LOVED them!!5 stars

Jaz
Jaz
December 23, 2023 12:28 am

Hi! Do you think it would be ok if I added pieces of bacon to the treats too?

Samantha Marceau
January 2, 2024 1:31 pm
Reply to  Jaz

As long as it isn’t seasoned!