Chick Cookies Spring Dessert (Printable view)

Buttery yellow sugar cookies shaped like chicks, decorated with faces. Perfect for spring.

# 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, 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

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
03 - In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, mixing until well combined.
04 - Gradually mix in dry ingredients until a smooth dough forms.
05 - Add yellow food coloring and knead 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, gently pressing together.
07 - Place cookies on prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are just barely golden. Cool completely on baking sheets.
09 - Mix powdered sugar with milk until smooth. Brush over cooled cookies for extra shine if desired.
10 - Create eyes with black gel or chocolate chips and beaks with orange gel or candy. Let set before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • These buttery sugar cookies melt in your mouth with a hint of vanilla and just enough sweetness to satisfy without being overwhelming
  • Kids go absolutely wild for them and they somehow taste even better when everyone helps decorate the little chick faces together
02 -
  • Warm dough becomes frustratingly fast to work with. Pop it in the refrigerator for 15 minutes if the balls start flattening before they hit the oven.
  • The glaze is optional but it makes these look like they came from a fancy bakery window instead of your home kitchen.
03 -
  • Work quickly when shaping because the warmth from your hands softens the butter and makes the balls lose their round shape
  • Chill the formed cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before baking if you want crisper details on the chick shapes

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