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Cheese Dog Biscuits: Cheese Crackers with Gouda

Make your four-legged friend happy with these tasty, no-fuss cheese crackers. Just mix everything together, roll out the dough, cut them out and bake until golden.

approx. 25 min.approx. 40 biscuitsEasy6 ingredients
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Ingredients

  • 50g Gouda
  • 300g buckwheat flour
  • 200g cream cheese
  • 3 tbsp coconut oil
  • 20 ml corn oil
  • 1 egg

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan)

  2. 2

    Finely grate the Gouda, mix it with the remaining ingredients in a bowl and knead into a dough

  3. 3

    Roll out the dough, cut out the crackers with a biscuit cutter and spread them over a baking tray lined with baking paper. Bake on the middle shelf for 25-30 minutes. Watch them carefully, as they brown quickly

  4. 4

    Let the cheese crackers cool completely. Store somewhere cool and dry and use within a week

Tips and notes

Buckwheat flour is naturally gluten-free and suits most dogs well. Grate the Gouda finely so it distributes evenly through the dough. Do not roll the dough too thin - about 5mm is ideal. Leave the crackers in the switched-off oven for 10-15 minutes to dry out for extra crunch. Bring coconut oil to room temperature first so it's easier to work into the dough.

Storage

Keeps in an airtight tin at room temperature for 4-6 weeks. In the fridge up to 8 weeks, frozen up to 3 months. Well-dried biscuits keep longest.

Variations

  • →Parmesan instead of Gouda for a stronger cheese flavour
  • →Spelt flour instead of buckwheat flour
  • →Add chopped parsley for extra freshness
  • →Emmental or another Alpine cheese for a different flavour

Which dogs is this suitable for?

All dogs. Most dogs tolerate small amounts of cheese well. If your dog is lactose intolerant, reduce the amount or use a low-lactose variety like Parmesan. Cut them small for training.

Common questions

Which cheese is safe for dogs?▾
Gouda, Emmental, Parmesan and cottage cheese are all well-tolerated. These varieties contain little lactose. Avoid mould-ripened cheeses (blue cheese, Roquefort) and heavily seasoned varieties. Plain cream cheese (no herbs) is also a good choice.
Does it have to be buckwheat flour?▾
No, buckwheat is just one option. Spelt flour, rice flour or finely ground oats work just as well. Buckwheat has the advantage of being gluten-free and is often better tolerated by sensitive dogs.
How do I know when the cheese crackers are done?▾
They're ready when golden brown and firm to the touch. They'll harden a little more as they cool. For extra crunch, leave them in the oven with the door slightly ajar for another 15 minutes.
Can puppies eat cheese crackers?▾
From around 12 weeks, puppies can have small, soft biscuit pieces. Break the crackers up small and start with just a few to test tolerance. Under 12 weeks, it's better to skip treats altogether.

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