Chick Cookies Spring Treat (Printable)
Buttery yellow sugar cookies shaped like adorable chicks with eyes and beaks
# What You 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, 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
12 - Orange decorating gel or candy
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl until combined.
03 - Beat butter and sugar in a separate bowl until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, mixing until well incorporated.
04 - Gradually mix in dry ingredients until a smooth dough forms.
05 - Add yellow food coloring a few drops at a time, kneading until evenly colored throughout.
06 - Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Place one ball for the body and a slightly smaller ball on top for the head, pressing gently to attach.
07 - Place cookies on prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until edges are just barely golden. Cool completely on baking sheets.
09 - Whisk powdered sugar with milk until smooth. Brush over cooled cookies for shine if desired.
10 - Create eyes using black gel or chocolate chips and beaks with orange gel or candy. Allow decorations to set before serving.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The dough is forgiving enough that even little hands can help shape the chicks
- These bring more joy to the table than plain sugar cookies ever could
02 -
- Chilling the dough for 15 minutes makes shaping so much easier if it feels too soft
- The cookies continue firming up as they cool, so do not overbake
03 -
- Adding lemon zest to the dough takes these from good to unforgettable
- Use a toothpick to perfect the eyes and beaks if your decorating hand is not steady