Chick Cookies Spring Treats (Printable Version)

Buttery yellow sugar cookies shaped like adorable chicks for spring celebrations.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cookie Dough

01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
04 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
05 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Decoration

08 - Yellow food coloring
09 - 3/4 cup powdered sugar
10 - 2 tablespoons milk
11 - Black decorating gel or mini chocolate chips for eyes
12 - Orange decorating gel or candy for beaks

# How To Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
03 - In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, beating until well combined.
04 - Gradually mix in dry ingredients until a smooth dough forms.
05 - Add a few drops of yellow food coloring and knead until evenly colored.
06 - Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Place one ball for the body and a slightly smaller one on top for the head, gently pressing together.
07 - Place cookies on baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are just barely golden. Let cool completely.
09 - Mix powdered sugar with milk for a thin glaze. Brush over cooled cookies for extra shine if desired.
10 - Add black gel or chocolate chips for eyes and orange gel or candy for beaks to complete the chick faces. Let set before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The dough comes together in minutes and is incredibly forgiving, so even kids can help shape the chicks
  • These little buttery cuteness bombs make people smile before they even take a bite
02 -
  • Chill the dough for 15 minutes if it becomes too soft to handle, especially on warm days
  • Wait until cookies are completely cool before decorating or the faces will slide right off
03 -
  • Add ½ teaspoon lemon zest to the dough for a subtle brightness that cuts through the sweetness
  • Use a toothpick to perfect the beak shapes if the decorating gel is being stubborn

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