Baby Chick Cookies Recipe

Name: Baby Chick Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter, softened; 1/3 cup sugar; 3 egg yolks; 12 drops yellow food coloring; 3 egg whites; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; Pinch salt; 3/4 cup sugar; 1-3/4 cups chopped almonds; 2 ounces white candy coating; 2 drops yellow food coloring; 1 drop red food coloring

Servings: persons

1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter, softened
1/3 cup sugar
3 egg yolks
12 drops yellow food coloring
3 egg whites
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Pinch salt
3/4 cup sugar
1-3/4 cups chopped almonds
2 ounces white candy coating
2 drops yellow food coloring
1 drop red food coloring

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In a large bowl, combine flour, butter, sugar, egg yolks and food coloring. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Knead mixture 3-4 times to form a ball. On a floured surface, roll to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-1/2-in. to 3-in. chick-shaped cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on greased
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In small bowl and with clean beaters, beat egg whites, cinnamon, lemon juice and salt on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff peaks form. Fold in almonds. Place 2 teaspoons of topping on each chick, spreading to cover all but the beak and feet.
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Bake at 375u00b0 for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely on wire racks.
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In a microwave, melt candy coating; stir until smooth. Stir in yellow and red food coloring to make orange; spread on beak and feet of each chick.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter, softened, 1/3 cup sugar, 3 egg yolks, and more.

Yes, Baby Chick Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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