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Chick Cookies

Chick Cookies: Soft and Chewy Spring Treats for Everyone

Chick Cookies deliver a soft and chewy texture with a refreshing hint of lemon zest, perfect for spring celebrations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 2 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter room temperature
  • 1/4 cup Full-Fat Cream Cheese room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 Tbsp Fresh Lemon Zest from 1 large lemon
  • 1 large Egg Yolk
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 tsp Cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp Fine Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Baking Powder
For Coloring and Decoration
  • Yellow and Orange Gel Food Coloring adds vibrant color
  • Round Black Sprinkles used for decoration as the chick's eyes

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • hand mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chick Cookies
  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
  2. Combine granulated sugar with lemon zest in a bowl and massage to release oils.
  3. Gradually add the lemon sugar to the butter mixture, then add egg yolk and vanilla extract.
  4. Fold in the flour, cornstarch, salt, and baking powder until just combined.
  5. Scoop out a small portion and mix in orange gel food coloring for beaks and feet.
  6. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  7. Scoop the yellow dough into balls and shape them into chicks; decorate with orange dough and sprinkles.
  8. Chill the shaped cookies in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes.
  9. Bake for 15-17 minutes until lightly golden around the edges.
  10. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, chill the dough and watch the baking time closely to achieve a soft texture.

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