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    Easter Chick Cookies

    Published: Jan 27, 2021 · Modified: Feb 8, 2022 by Emily · This post may contain affiliate links · 56 Comments

    Make some of the cutest Easter Chick Cookies out of soft sugar cookies and sprinkles! These are so fun to make and will make the perfect addition to your Easter or Springtime table.

    chick sugar cookies with yellow frosting and sprinkles
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    These Easter Chick Cookies are so cute and lovable, who wouldn't love to have these on their table this spring? Get creative in the kitchen and make some delicious and fun cookies for everyone.

    These sugar cookies are pretty easy to make with a simple glaze and sprinkles for decoration. See below for some sprinkles options or use what you have on hand.

    Ingredients Needed to Make Easter Chick Cookies

    • all-purpose flour
    • baking powder
    • baking soda
    • salt
    • unsalted butter, room temp
    • sour cream, room temp
    • sugar
    • egg, room temp
    • vanilla extract
    • almond extract
    chick sugar cookie

    How to Make these Easter Sugar Cookies

    1. Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a medium mixing bowl and set aside.
    2. In a stand mixer or large mixing bowl add the butter and sour cream (BOTH AT ROOM TEMP) and cream together until nice and smooth. Add the sugar, eggs, vanilla, and almond extracts and mix until combined.
    3. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in 3 batches, mixing in completely after each addition. Form a loose ball with the dough and place it in a covered bowl or wrapped in plastic in the fridge for 30 minutes.
    4. After about 15 minutes, preheat your oven to 400° and line your baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
    5. Once your dough has chilled, place it on a lightly floured surface and roll it out to ¼" thick. Cut out circles using a round cookie cutter or the top of a round glass (this is what I used).
    6. Bake the cookies one pan at a time for 6-8 minutes. Remove from the baking sheet right away and cool completely on a rack before frosting.

    How to Make a Simple Glaze Frosting

    Place the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla and almond extracts into a medium mixing bowl and whisk together. Add the yellow food coloring to get your desired color. Continue whisking until everything is fully combined and smooth. Frost the cooled cookies using a frosting spatula or knife, leaving about a ¼" border.

    You want to work fairly quickly so that you get the sprinkles on before the glaze dried too much. I would suggest doing a few cookies at a time. Once the sprinkles are on, try not to touch them until the glaze is fully dry or you will get cracks.

    easter chick cut out cookies with yellow frosting adn sprinkles
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    Types of Sprinkles to Use

    I raided my sprinkle collection to find the right sprinkles for these cookies. The good news is, there are so many shapes that can work for things like the wings and feet and beaks. I always have eyeball sprinkles on hand because they make any dessert more fun and my son loves them. Get creative and have fun!

    This set has the leaf sprinkles I used for feet, wings, and beaks. There are also some stick sprinkles that work for the eyebrows.

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    Here are some star sprinkles that also work great!

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    And the eyeball sprinkles which are just so fun!

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    chick sugar cookie

    Easter Chick Sugar Cookies

    Super Cute Easter Chick Sugar Cookies are easy to make, soft, and delicious!
    5 from 24 votes
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    Prep Time: 18 minutes
    Cook Time: 12 minutes
    chill time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour
    Servings: 24 cookies
    Author: EmilyFabulous

    Equipment

    • large mixing bowl
    • Rolling Pin
    • round cookie cutter or a round-edge glass
    • silicone baking mats or parchment paper
    • baking sheets
    • medium mixing bowl
    • whisk

    Ingredients

    Sugar Cookie Dough

    • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 pinch kosher salt
    • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temp
    • ¼ cup sour cream, room temp
    • ½ cup sugar
    • 1 large egg, room temp
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ½ teaspoon almond extract

    Frosting

    • 2 cups powdered confectioners sugar
    • 2 tablespoon milk
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ½ teaspoon almond extract
    • yellow gel food coloring
    • assorted sprinkles (eyes, leaf shape, rainbow sprinkles, stars, etc.)

    Instructions

    Sugar Cookie Dough

    • Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a medium mixing bowl and set aside.
      flour and baking powder mixture
    • In a stand mixer or large mixing bowl add the butter and sour cream (BOTH AT ROOM TEMP) and cream together until nice and smooth. Add the sugar, eggs, vanilla, and almond extracts and mix until combined.
      butter in mixer
    • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in 3 batches, mixing in completely after each addition. Form a loose ball with the dough and place it in a covered bowl or wrapped in plastic in the fridge for 30 minutes.
      almond kiss cookie dough wrapped in plastic wrap
    • After about 15 minutes, preheat your oven to 400°F and line your baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
      baking sheet prepared with silicone mat
    • Once your dough has chilled, place it on a lightly floured surface and roll it out to ¼" thick. Cut out circles using a round cookie cutter or the top of a round glass (this is what I used). These won't spread so you don't have to space out too much but give them a little breathing room.
    • Bake the cookies one pan at a time for 6-8 minutes. The cookies will puff up a little but won't get very brown so don't panic. This is how they stay nice and soft. Remove from the baking sheet right away and cool completely on a rack before frosting.

    Frosting

    • Put the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla and almond extracts into a medium mixing bowl and whisk together. Add the yellow food coloring to get your desired color. Whisk until everything is fully combined and smooth. Frost the cooled cookies using a frosting spatula or knife.
    • Next is the fun part, the sprinkles! It's amazing how a few fun sprinkles can bring these chick cookies to life! Start with the eyeballs and then get creative from there. Allow everything to set before enjoying.
      chick sugar cookie

    Notes

    • You want to work fairly quickly so that you get the sprinkles on before the glaze dried too much. I would suggest doing a few cookies at a time. Once the sprinkles are on, try not to touch them until the glaze is fully dry or you will get cracks.
    • Keep the cookies in a sealed container in the fridge and they will last a few days...if there is any leftover!
    • I made this recipe my own by playing around with the extract ratios and adding the almond extract to the buttercream. As I said, I love almond extract but if it's not your thing, you can omit it. 
    • Play around with frosting flavors too, add some fresh lemon juice or peppermint extract to create a whole new cookie!

    Any nutrition calculations are only estimates using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.

    eater chick sugar cookie with sprinkles
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Cindy L says

      March 27, 2022 at 1:36 pm

      5 stars
      How stinking cute are these cookies? These will be great to make with my nephews this year!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        March 27, 2022 at 6:37 pm

        Thank you!! I know your nephews will love them.

        Reply
    2. Susan says

      March 27, 2022 at 5:26 am

      5 stars
      Too adorable! I added almond extract to the buttercream per your suggestion and I think it really gave these cookies that extra something! The sprinkles and eyes made them a huge hit!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        March 27, 2022 at 9:43 am

        Thanks, Susan! I think almond extract is always the way to go for sugar cookies. Thanks for trying the recipe!

        Reply
    3. Gina Abernathy says

      March 26, 2022 at 2:33 pm

      5 stars
      So cute, festive, and adorable! Love these cookies!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        March 27, 2022 at 9:42 am

        Thanks for checking the out, Gina!

        Reply
    4. nancy says

      March 26, 2022 at 2:07 pm

      5 stars
      super cute! im making these today with my DD.

      Reply
      • Emily says

        March 27, 2022 at 9:42 am

        Have so much fun!!😊

        Reply
    5. Gregory Halpen says

      March 26, 2021 at 10:37 am

      5 stars
      How cute are these! Especially grouped together- definitely brought a big smile to my face this morning!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        March 26, 2021 at 3:22 pm

        Thanks, Greg! I love to make people smile, even with a little cookie😀.

        Reply
    6. Arica says

      March 25, 2021 at 12:01 pm

      5 stars
      These are absolutely adorable! What a great idea! My kids would love these easter chick cookies so much 🙂

      Reply
      • Emily says

        March 25, 2021 at 3:13 pm

        Yes, kids and adults will all love them...I know from experience 😉.

        Reply
    7. Cindy Mom the Lunch Lady says

      March 25, 2021 at 2:18 am

      5 stars
      These cookies have to be the cutest most adorable Easter cookies I have seen this year!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        March 25, 2021 at 4:44 am

        Awe, thanks! It’s So funny what some eyeballs and sprinkles can do 😁.

        Reply
    8. Christie Gagnon says

      March 25, 2021 at 1:53 am

      5 stars
      Oh my goodness, these are the cutest! I usually use buttermilk in my sugar cookies, but I bet the sour cream makes them super scrumptious too!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        March 25, 2021 at 2:05 am

        Ooooh, now I will have to try the buttermilk substitution. Enjoy!!

        Reply
    9. Sue L says

      March 24, 2021 at 11:10 pm

      5 stars
      There is something about Easter that just cries out for some cute food, and these cookies definitely rate!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        March 25, 2021 at 2:04 am

        It's true, everything Easter should also be cute! LOL

        Reply
    10. Jeannie says

      March 24, 2021 at 10:46 pm

      5 stars
      very cute easter cookies! now how to eat them 😋

      Reply
      • Emily says

        March 25, 2021 at 2:04 am

        LOL, thanks, Jeannie! They are almost too cute to eat...almost.😁

        Reply
    11. Mihaela|https://theworldisanoyster.com/ says

      March 24, 2021 at 8:08 pm

      5 stars
      These cookies must be the cutest thing on any Easter table!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        March 24, 2021 at 8:29 pm

        Thanks, Mihaela, they are so fun!!

        Reply
    12. Bobbie says

      March 24, 2021 at 6:24 pm

      5 stars
      I love these! They are adorable! Too bad my 10 year old thinks she’s too big to decorate cookies. I’ll have to myself! Happy Easter

      Reply
      • Emily says

        March 24, 2021 at 7:53 pm

        Thank you, I hope you enjoy them. I bet your daughter will change her mind once she sees how much fun it is!😉 Happy Easter!!

        Reply
    13. Kay says

      February 26, 2021 at 5:50 pm

      5 stars
      Can't wait to make these with the kids as part of our easter home education activity!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        February 26, 2021 at 6:25 pm

        They will have so much fun, enjoy!!

        Reply
    14. Jessica Formicola says

      February 15, 2021 at 6:58 pm

      5 stars
      These cookies are adorable and the attention to detail is impeccable! I can't wait to make these with the kids!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        February 17, 2021 at 3:01 am

        Thanks, Jessica, you guys will have so much fun!

        Reply
        • Eric says

          March 25, 2021 at 1:56 am

          5 stars
          Wow these cookies look amazing. My kids would have so much fun decorating these - and I'd have fun eating them! Thanks for sharing the recipe and making the instructions so easy to follow.

          Reply
          • Emily says

            March 25, 2021 at 2:06 am

            Thanks, Eric. I can confidently say these are super fun to make and the kids will have a blast. Enjoy!

            Reply
    15. Leslie says

      February 12, 2021 at 10:59 pm

      5 stars
      Great recipe for Easter!

      Reply
    16. Amy says

      February 12, 2021 at 10:58 pm

      5 stars
      Oh my these are beyond cute!!!! On the list of things to make for Easter.

      Reply
      • Emily says

        February 13, 2021 at 3:47 am

        Oh good, everyone will love them!

        Reply
    17. Andréa Janssen says

      February 12, 2021 at 6:22 pm

      5 stars
      What cute cookies. I'm certainly going to serve these this Easter

      Reply
      • Emily says

        February 13, 2021 at 3:47 am

        Thanks Andrea, they are sure to be a hit!

        Reply
    18. Beth says

      February 12, 2021 at 5:23 pm

      5 stars
      This looks so fun and festive! I can't wait to give this a try! So excited!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        February 13, 2021 at 3:46 am

        Yay, have fun making them!!

        Reply
    19. Andrea Metlika says

      February 12, 2021 at 4:28 pm

      5 stars
      These are the cutest cookies I have ever seen. My grandkids are going to love them.

      Reply
      • Emily says

        February 12, 2021 at 4:32 pm

        Thanks, Andrea! They will be a hit for sure.

        Reply
    20. Claudia says

      February 12, 2021 at 4:14 pm

      5 stars
      These are super cute I love how easy you made them look I must try these for our 3 little ones!!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        February 12, 2021 at 4:32 pm

        They are so fun to make, kids and adults alike will love them!

        Reply
    21. Natalie says

      February 12, 2021 at 4:14 pm

      5 stars
      Oh my Gosh... these cookies are so cute! I bet they are super fun to make too. I just saved the recipe and I'm making this for sure. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        February 12, 2021 at 4:33 pm

        Thanks, Natalie! I hope you get a chance to make them.

        Reply
    22. Laura says

      February 12, 2021 at 4:03 pm

      5 stars
      These are so adorable. Thanks for the idea. They'll definitely brighten our table for easter this year.

      Reply
      • Emily says

        February 12, 2021 at 4:04 pm

        Thanks, Laura. They are so fun!

        Reply
    23. Beth says

      February 12, 2021 at 3:58 pm

      5 stars
      These Easter cookies look super cute! I'll be making these with my kids for sure!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        February 12, 2021 at 4:04 pm

        You kids are going to love them!

        Reply
    24. Francy says

      February 01, 2021 at 9:00 pm

      5 stars
      These are ao cute! I can' t wait to make for Easter. I love your products suggested. 😄

      Reply
      • Emily says

        February 02, 2021 at 3:23 am

        Thanks, Francy! It's funny how they take on a life of their own through sprinkles...so fun.

        Reply

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