Easter Chicks Recipe

Name: Easter Chicks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter at room temperature; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup self-rising flour sifted; 1/2 cup milk; 2 eggs at room temperature; 1/2 cup shredded coconut; 3 drops yellow food coloring; buttercream; 1 cup butter at room temperature; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups powdered sugar sifted; 1/4 cup milk at room temperature; 48 coated chocolates candy-, to decorate; 12 raw almonds to decorate; writing gel black, icing, to decorate

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter at room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup self-rising flour sifted
1/2 cup milk
2 eggs at room temperature
1/2 cup shredded coconut
3 drops yellow food coloring
buttercream
1 cup butter at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups powdered sugar sifted
1/4 cup milk at room temperature
48 coated chocolates candy-, to decorate
12 raw almonds to decorate
writing gel black, icing, to decorate

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Line a 12-cup muffin tray with paper liners. Mix butter, sugar, flour, milk and eggs until combined. Beat for 1-2 mins, or until mixture is pale and smooth. Distribute between paper liners and bake for 20 mins, or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 5 mins then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
2
Meanwhile, mix coconut with yellow food coloring. Set aside.
3
To make the buttercream, beat butter and vanilla until light and creamy. Add powdered sugar and milk and beat until well combined.
4
Remove paper liners from cupcakes. Using a serrated knife, cup off tops of cupcakes. Turn upside down and spread buttercream over cupcakes. Top with more buttercream to resemble heads. Coat with coconut. Place 2 candy-coated chocolates on top of chicks to resemble combs and 2 on bottom to resemble feet. Add almonds to resemble beaks. Use black gel to dot eyes on chicks.

9483

kcal

Calories

597

Fat

911

Carbs

133

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter at room temperature, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup self-rising flour sifted, 1/2 cup milk, and more.

Yes, Easter Chicks falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Easter Chicks

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