Chick Cookies (Print Version)

Buttery sugar cookies shaped like adorable little chicks with yellow coloring and cute faces

# 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, 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 Prepare:

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 - Beat butter and sugar in a separate bowl 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 prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 8 to 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. Let set before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • These buttery sugar cookies taste like childhood and springtime all wrapped into one sweet bite
  • The dough is incredibly forgiving so even the littlest hands can help shape the chicks
02 -
  • If the dough becomes too soft or sticky pop it in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before shaping
  • Gel food coloring is much better than liquid for achieving bright yellow without adding extra moisture to the dough
03 -
  • Use a small cookie scoop to ensure all your chick bodies are the same size for even baking
  • Work quickly when shaping because the warmth from your hands can soften the colored dough

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