How to Make Icing for Dog Cookies

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Kitt - February 26, 2025

Apparently i’ve done something wrong. I followed the recipe exactly as it was written and follow the instructions to a T And I’ve come out with a watery nasty tasting substance. What am I doing wrong?
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The Cookie Countess replied:
Hi Kitt. If your icing was too watery, I would recommend reducing the amount of water you add in step 3. If your dog loves peanut butter (and what dog doesn’t?!), then you can also add a little more peanut butter to thicken it a little. I hope this helps!

Lynn - December 26, 2024

This worked great for icing Christmas Doggo cookies. I loved that it dries so quickly and it didn’t smoodge when I packed it to ship. I used organic food colour’s and these were a little because of the peanut butter. I don’t think the dogs will care. Thank you for a great recipe.

CARLY - November 6, 2024

What food colouring gells are safe
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The Cookie Countess replied:
We recommend reaching out to your vet with the list of ingredients from the coloring you want to use and ask their guidance.

Rachel - February 26, 2024

Can’t wait to try this recipe! How long do the decorated treats last if I put them in an airtight container?
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The Cookie Countess replied:
Hi Rachel. If you make the recipe as-is, they should last about a week in an airtight container on the counter, or about two weeks in the fridge. If you dehydrate them and remove all of the moisture, they can last up to a month.

Chantelle - February 26, 2024

Hi there
How long would this icing be good for once iced on a pup treat that’s dehydrated? Just wondering for expiry purposes.
Many thanks!
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The Cookie Countess replied:
Hi Chantelle. Fully dehydrated treats should be good for up to a month if stored in an airtight container.

Cindy - January 15, 2024

Thanks for the recipe. I just made homemade treats for my dogs with this icing recipe and they LOVED it !!

Cheryl - May 8, 2023

Will this icing dry and can you pipe letters or designs with it?
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The Cookie Countess replied:
This icing does dry. If you add the optional peanut butter, you should be able to pipe it. I hope this helps!

Sue - May 8, 2023

Does this get hard or do I have to refrigerate?
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The Cookie Countess replied:
You don’t need to refrigerate cookies iced with this frosting for it to get hard. Because it is made with corn starch, it dries pretty quickly.

Mary - May 8, 2023

How long does this icing keep?
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The Cookie Countess replied:
This icing should be made and immediately used; it will dry out quickly, due to the corn starch base.

Natalie - March 9, 2023

Is it possible to make the icing without honey or any sugar?
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The Cookie Countess replied:
That wouldn’t work for this recipe, but maybe theres another one out there that’s more minimal!