Description
A simple and adorable treat made with Nutter Butter cookies dipped in yellow candy, perfect for spring celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package Nutter Butter cookies
- 12 oz yellow candy melts or white chocolate colored with oil-based yellow color
- 2 to 3 teaspoons neutral oil, as needed, to thin the melts
- Candy eyes
- Small orange sprinkles or confetti for beaks
- Yellow mini chips or extra sprinkles for wings (optional)
- Yellow sanding sugar (optional for fluff)
- Parchment paper and a baking sheet for setting
- Toothpicks and a fork for dipping and nudging decorations
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment and clear a bit of counter space.
- Melt the yellow candy in 20 to 30 second bursts, stirring often, until smooth. Thin with a small splash of oil if it’s thick.
- Drop one cookie into the candy, flip to coat, then lift out with a fork. Tap off the extra.
- Set on parchment. Quickly press on two candy eyes and an orange sprinkle beak.
- Add wings or sanding sugar if you want, then move on to the next cookie.
- Let the tray sit until firm, about 20 minutes, or chill for 10 minutes.
- Store in an airtight container at room temp if it’s cool, otherwise refrigerate.
Notes
These Nutter Butter Chicks can be made up to 2 days ahead. Store in an airtight container. To avoid cracking, let cookies set at room temperature before chilling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chick
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg