Peppa Pig Chocolate Cookies

Name: Peppa Pig Chocolate Cookies
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 42 min
Ingredients: 75 gms – 2.65 oz. sugar; 75 gms – 2.65 oz. butter (at room temperature); 1 egg; 1 ½ tbsp milk; 225 gms – 8 oz. flour; 25 gms – 0.9 oz. cocoa powder; Royal Icing; Food colouring

Peppa Pig Chocolate Cookies are playful piggy delights. The chocolatey dough and cheerful icing always bring giggles to the kitchen and make baking feel like a muddy-puddle moment children love.

A full tray of decorated Peppa Pig Chocolate Cookies displayed on a patterned tablecloth.

I made these cookies for my daughter’s 3rd birthday party. The theme was Peppa Pig, so I prepared a whole table of themed treats, including Peppa Pig Chocolate and Vanilla Cupcakes, Pizza Piggy Buns, Muddy Puddle Cups, a Peppa Pig Cake, and these Peppa Pig Chocolate Cookies.

The cookies were a real success. They disappeared quickly, and the children loved them. I used my Chocolate Cookie Swap recipe, and it worked so well with the sweetness of the icing. This dough holds its shape in the oven, which makes it very reliable. You can cut the cookies ahead of time and freeze them already shaped. When you are ready to bake, place them straight in the oven and then decorate.

Key Ingredients for These Chocolate Cookies

Butter

Brings richness to the dough and makes the cookies tender. I prefer using it at room temperature so it creams smoothly.

Sugar

Sweetens the dough and balances the cocoa. Fine sugar blends easily into the butter for a smooth start.

Cocoa Powder

Adds the chocolate flavour and the dark colour that makes these biscuits so moreish. Good cocoa makes all the difference.

Royal Icing

Used for decorating Peppa’s face. It sets firm, making the details neat and fun to create. My daughters always loved helping with this step.

Find the complete list with measurements in the recipe card below.

How to Make Peppa Pig Chocolate Cookies

Step 1: Sift the flour and cocoa powder together and set aside.

Step 2: Cream the butter and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer with a paddle attachment on low to medium speed. Mix until well incorporated.

Step 3: Add the egg and milk and mix well. Add the sifted flour and cocoa powder to the bowl and mix again. The dough is ready when it clumps around the paddle attachment.

Step 4: Roll the dough into a 6 mm – 1/4 inch thick sheet and cut out the cookies using a cardboard stencil. To make a stencil, print the image you want to use, place transfer paper between the image and clean cardboard, and trace the outline with a pen. Cut out the shape with a sharp exacto knife.

Step 5: Place the cookies on a baking tray lined with baking paper and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C – 355°F for 10 to 12 minutes.

Step 6: Let the cookies cool on the baking tray for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 7: Prepare the Royal Icing and divide it into 3 bowls. Keep one white (1 tbsp) and colour the other two pink with food colouring, making one slightly darker (3 tbsp) than the other.

Step 8: When the cookies have cooled completely, decorate them with the icing. Outline each shape with a very thin line of light pink icing, then fill it in (“flooding”) with the same colour. Some bakers prefer a thinner icing for flooding, but using the same thicker icing works for both outlining and flooding. If tools are limited (for example, only one #2 tip), keeping icing types to a minimum is practical. Homemade piping bags can also be made with baking paper.

Step 9: After flooding, allow the cookies to dry slightly. Add details with the darker pink icing and make the eyes with white icing. Use a toothpick dipped in black food colouring to create the pupils.

Step 10: Let the cookies set completely before serving.

A tray of decorated Peppa Pig Chocolate Cookies with pink royal icing and playful faces.

Extra Help from the Kitchen

Chill the Dough Before Rolling – A short rest in the fridge makes the dough easier to handle and helps keep the cookie shapes sharp in the oven.

Roll Between Sheets of Baking Paper – Placing the dough between two sheets prevents sticking and keeps the surface smooth without extra flour.

Cut Shapes Quickly – Once rolled, cut the cookies right away. Warmer dough can stretch and distort the shapes.

Use a Toothpick for Details – A simple toothpick dipped in food colouring is an easy way to make tiny features like pupils or smile lines.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use buttercream instead of royal icing?

Royal icing sets hard, which makes stacking and storing easier. Buttercream won’t hold as well, but you can use it if you plan to eat them right away.

Do I need a special cookie cutter?

No. A cardboard stencil works very well. Simply trace the Peppa Pig shape onto clean cardboard, cut it out, and use it to guide your knife when shaping the dough.

Can I use an electric hand mixer instead of a stand mixer?

Yes. Creaming the butter and sugar with a hand mixer works fine. If you don’t have one, mixing with a wooden spoon will also do the job with a little extra effort.

Variations and Twists

Experiment with Whole Wheat Flour – All-purpose flour works best, yet mixing in a small portion of whole wheat flour adds a nutty taste and a slightly denser texture.

Choose Dutch-Processed Cocoa – Natural cocoa brings a lighter flavour, but Dutch-processed cocoa will deepen both the taste and the colour of the cookies.

Decorate with Fondant Instead of Royal Icing – Royal icing sets firm and makes neat details, but fondant can be rolled and cut for a smoother, quicker option.

Storage and Shelf Life

Peppa Pig Chocolate Cookies keep well for 5-7 days in an airtight container at room temperature.

To prepare ahead, the unbaked dough can be cut into shapes and frozen for up to 3 months. Bake straight from frozen without defrosting, adding 1–2 minutes to the baking time. Decorated cookies can be layered with baking paper to protect the icing. These cookies are best enjoyed at room temperature.

Serving Suggestions

These cookies are perfect for children’s parties and themed celebrations. They can be arranged on a tray as part of a dessert table, wrapped individually in clear bags for party favours, or offered alongside a simple drink like milk or tea. They also make a fun activity at playdates, as children can decorate their own cookies.

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