Nutter Butter Easter Chick Cookies

If you want some Easter or spring cookies that are super quick and easy to make, these Nutter Butter Easter Chick cookies are THE ones you want! They’re ready in just minutes and so easy that kids can even help make them. Enjoy these adorable chick cookies this year!

I don’t know about you but I am super excited about the arrival of Spring. Longer days, sunshine, flowers and Easter are just a few of the things that make me happy and excited about Spring.

I am a pushover for a decorated cake or cupcakes, but give me an adorable cookie that reflects the season or occasion we are celebrating, and I am one happy gal. 😂

Honestly, I have to be in the right mood to bake or have the time to mix up several batches of cookies. It is usually the lack of time (which is almost always) that hinders my progress.

So I just get sort of giddy when I find a recipe for a decorated cookie recipe that doesn’t require oodles of ingredients, baking, cooling time…plus then the time it takes to decorate.

This is one of those projects where I can buy almost everything I need pre-made and I may only need to use my microwave or stovetop for 4 – 5 minutes tops.

Decorating is the fun part and being able to do it with my kids is icing on the…..cookie. 😉

If you love these Easter Chick cookies and want more adorable Easter recipes, try my Easy No-Bake Easter Bird’s Nest Cookies or Easter Egg Hot Cocoa Bomb Recipes!

Ingredients Needed For Nutter Butter Easter Chick Cookies Recipe

Here’s what you’ll need to make these adorable Easter Chick Cookies.

• White Chocolate – yellow candy melts are a great option too
• Yellow Food Color – oil based food coloring
• Nutter Butter Cookies – brand name or generic will work perfectly
• Orange Cookie Frosting – for the beak
• White Cookie Frosting – for the eggshell
• Black Cookie Frosting – for the eyes

How To Make Nutter Butter Easter Chick Cookies

Follow these step-by-step instructions to quickly decorate your own set of Easter chicks!

Step 1

Begin by melting the white chocolate stirring it until smooth. Then add food coloring stirring until the color is completely incorporated.

Step 2

Prepare a tray or baking sheet lined completely with waxed paper.

Step 3

Dip the Nutter Butter cookies into the melted chocolate making sure they are completely covered. Let the excess chocolate drip off and place on waxed paper.

Step 4

Place the dipped Nutter Butters in the refrigerator until the chocolate is completely set.

Step 5

Pipe the white cookie frosting onto the top and bottom of the cookies to look like cracked eggshells.

Step 6

Pipe two dots on for the eyes of your Easter Chick cookies using the black cookie frosting.

Step 7

Pipe on a small beak just under the eyes with the orange cookie frosting.

Step 8

Place back into the refrigerator and allow to completely set.

Step 9

Serve, share and enjoy!

Nutter Butter Easter Chick Cookies Recipe Notes And Tips

• Set the Nutter Butter cookie on a fork while dipping it into the melted chocolate. Then you can just set the cookie down on the waxed paper and pull the fork out from underneath the cookie.

• Draw an outline of the cracked shell on the top and bottom of the Nutter Butter with cookie icing before filling it in. This will help the process go a little faster and cut down on little frustrating oopsies!

• Parchment paper will work great if you prefer that over waxed paper. Non-stick silicone baking mats are perfect for this as well because once the dipped cookies are set they will pop right off the mat.

Variations Of Nutter Butter Easter Chick Cookies To Try

• Use two mini chocolate chips, M&M’s or the candy eyes in place of using black cookie frosting.

• Make some of them without the shell and add two little chicken stick feet toward the bottom of the cookie to make it look likes legs. 😉

• Use a fruit roll-up or other soft, pliable candy to cut into a nose in place of the cookie frosting.

FAQs

Here are some common questions about our Nutter Butter Easter Chick Cookies recipe. If you don’t see your question below, please leave it in the comments so I can answer it!

How long will my Easter Chick Cookies stay fresh?

As long as you place the cookies in an airtight container, they will stay fresh at room temperature for up to 5 – 7 days. That is if they last that long. 😉

Can I freeze these Easter Chick Cookies?

I would recommend against freezing your decorated chick cookies and here’s why. It is likely that moisture will cause the chocolate to turn white and hazy when thawed and the cookie will not retain its crispness. This will likely affect the overall flavor and texture of the cookie.

Why does this recipe recommend cookie icing instead of regular icing?

Cookie icing is thinner than regular frosting which makes decorating a little easier. It will also give your cookies a shiny and glossier finish.

Regular icing is much thicker and is used for covering or coating baked goods.

More Amazingly Delicious Cookie Recipes To Try

If you love these Easter Chick Cookies, try some more these mouthwatering cookie recipes

• Chocolate Caramel Shortbread Cookies
• Rice Krispie Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Matcha Snickerdoodles Cookies
• White Chocolate Raspberry Cookies
• Brown Butter Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies