Chick Cookies Spring Treats (Printable)

Buttery vanilla sugar cookies shaped into adorable yellow chicks with faces, ideal for spring gatherings and children's parties.

# 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 for eyes
12 - Orange decorating gel or candy for beaks

# 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 - Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, mixing until well combined.
04 - Gradually mix in dry ingredients until smooth dough forms.
05 - Add yellow food coloring and knead until evenly distributed throughout dough.
06 - Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Place one ball for body and a slightly smaller ball on top for head, pressing gently to adhere.
07 - Place cookies 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
08 - Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are barely golden. Cool completely on baking sheets.
09 - Whisk powdered sugar with milk until smooth. Brush over cooled cookies for glossy finish 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 Tips:

01 -
  • Kids go absolutely wild for these and they are surprisingly forgiving even if your decorating skills are questionable
  • The buttery vanilla sugar cookie base is delicious on its own but becomes something magical when shaped into tiny creatures
02 -
  • If the dough becomes too soft or sticky to shape pop it in the fridge for 15 minutes to firm up
  • The cookies continue to firm as they cool so do not overbake or they will lose their soft texture
03 -
  • Roll the dough balls between your palms with a light touch to prevent cracks from forming as they bake
  • Let the glaze set completely before stacking cookies or they will stick together in a unfortunate mess

Return