Chick Cookies Spring Sugar Cookies (Print Version)

Buttery yellow sugar cookies shaped into adorable chicks with charming faces. Ideal for spring celebrations and kids' parties.

# 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
08 - Yellow food coloring

→ Decoration

09 - 3/4 cup powdered sugar
10 - 2 tablespoons milk
11 - Black decorating gel or mini chocolate chips
12 - Orange decorating gel or candy

# How to Make It:

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, mixing until well combined.
04 - Gradually mix in dry ingredients until smooth dough forms. Add yellow food coloring and knead until evenly colored.
05 - Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Place one ball for body and a slightly smaller ball on top for head, pressing gently to attach.
06 - Place cookies on baking sheets 2 inches apart. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are barely golden. Cool completely.
07 - Mix powdered sugar with milk until smooth. Brush over cooled cookies for shine if desired.
08 - Create eyes using black gel or chocolate chips and beaks using orange gel or candy. Let set before serving.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • Theyre impossible to eat without smiling, which might just be the best ingredient of all
  • The dough is incredibly forgiving, so even awkward shapes turn out charming
02 -
  • Chilling the dough for 15 minutes makes it so much easier to shape the chicks without them getting floppy or losing their form
  • The cookies might look slightly underbaked when you pull them out, but they firm up perfectly as they cool and stay tender longer
03 -
  • Work quickly once the dough comes out of the refrigerator, as it gets softer and harder to shape as it warms up
  • Keep a small bowl of flour nearby for dusting your hands if the dough starts sticking while you shape the chicks

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