Storing homemade peanut butter dog treats

by Tiffany
(Los Angeles)

Once the treats have been cooled, do we have to put them in the fridge right away? Or can we just put them in air-tight containers for a few days then put it in the fridge? I also heard storing them in paper bags makes the treats harder/crunchier since moisture isn't retained.

Chef's Answer ~ First, your Balto is adorable, and he's definitely smiling in that photo! :)

Yes, you can leave these homemade dog treats out on the counter for a few days before storing them. This recipe bakes the cookies nice and hard, so that should be just fine. After that, straight into the fridge or freezer before they are served to Balto and friends.

The only sources I've read regarding using brown paper bags for cookies seems to state that this will help the cookies to stay soft. Since these dog treats are meant to be crunchy, I would skip the bag. However, you could do your own experiment, put two cookies in a bag and see how they are after a few days. If you do this, please come back here and let us know if it worked! :)

I hope this helps. Happy Dog Treat Baking! :)