❤️🎄 Chef Bailey’s Christmas Cookie Bites

The holiday season is all about warmth, family, and treats—and according to Chef Bailey, that includes treats for our canine family members too. These adorable Christmas Cookie Bites are made with dog-friendly ingredients like pumpkin and oat flour, creating a festive snack that’s as wholesome as it is cute. Whether your pup has been naughty, nice, or a little of both, these homemade cookies make the perfect stocking stuffer or Christmas Eve surprise. Get ready for tail wags, twinkling lights, and the sweetest holiday kitchen moment you’ll have all season.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup pumpkin purée (100% pumpkin, NOT pumpkin pie mix)

• 1 cup oat flour

• 1 tablespoon unsweetened applesauce

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional, dog-safe in tiny amounts)

• Splash of water if dough needs moisture

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:
   Set to 350°F (175°C).

2. Make the Dough:
   Mix pumpkin purée, oat flour, applesauce, and cinnamon (if using). Knead gently until it forms a soft dough. If too dry, add a teaspoon of water; if too sticky, add a little more oat flour.

3. Roll + Cut Shapes:
   Roll dough to about ¼ inch thick. Use mini holiday cookie cutters (trees, stars, gingerbread pups) to create festive shapes.

4. Bake:
   Place cookies on a parchment-lined sheet. Bake for 12–15 minutes until firm and lightly golden.

5. Cool:
   Allow cookies to cool completely — they crisp up more as they cool.

6. Serve:
   Give 1–3 tiny cookies depending on your dog’s size.

Tips & Variations:

• Keep cinnamon minimal; avoid nutmeg, which is unsafe for dogs.

• These cookies make adorable stocking stuffers for pups or holiday party favors for furry friends.

• Store in an airtight container for 1 week, refrigerate up to 2 weeks, or freeze up to 2 months.

Nothing says Christmas like a wagging tail and a homemade treat! After your pups enjoy their Christmas Cookie Bites, give them a gentle clean-up with BEST BARKIN' WIPES — Chef Bailey’s holiday secret for always looking perfectly groomed for the holidays. Don’t forget to snap a photo and tag us — we can’t wait to see your canine friends celebrating in style!