Chick Cookies (Print Version)

Buttery yellow sugar cookies shaped into adorable chicks for spring celebrations and kids’ parties.

# What You'll Need:

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

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

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 - 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 dough is 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 chick faces. Let set before serving.

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The dough comes together in one bowl without any fancy equipment or waiting time
These are impossible to mess up since even slightly lumpy chicks look charming

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Warm dough is impossible to shape so pop it in the fridge for 15 minutes if it gets too soft
The cookies continue firming up as they cool so do not overbake or they will be hard

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Work quickly once you add food coloring as it can stain your hands and countertops
Use a small ice cream scoop for uniform body sizes so all your chicks look like they belong together