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Nutter Butter Chick Cookies

These Nutter Butter Chick Recipe cookies are an adorable and easy Easter treat everyone will love. Crisp sugar wafer cookies are dipped in smooth yellow candy melts, then decorated with candy eyes and sprinkles to create the cutest little chicks. There’s no baking involved, making this recipe perfect for kids, beginners, or last-minute holiday prep. Whether you’re putting together Spring Bunny and Chick Treats, Easter party snacks, or edible gifts, these chick cookies fit right in. Fun, festive, and totally customizable, they’re a must-try addition to your Easter dessert lineup.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients
  • Sugar Wafer Cookies
  • Skip the classic Nilla wafers here—these are the ultra-thin crispy sugar wafers layered with creamy filling. Brands like Keebler work great, and flavors like vanilla, chocolate, or strawberry all do the job. Pick your favorite!
  • Yellow Candy Melting Wafers
  • Candy melts are designed for easy dipping and decorating. They melt smoothly in the microwave and set quickly making them ideal for shaping these adorable Easter chicks.
  • Coconut Oil
  • A small splash of liquid coconut oil loosens the candy melts giving them a silky finish and slowing down how fast they firm up. This makes decorating way less stressful.
  • Decorations
  • You’ll need candy eyes orange jimmies for beaks, orange flower sprinkles for feet, and yellow sprinkles shaped like leaves or petals for fluffy chick “hair.”

Method
 

Step 1:

Place the yellow candy melts and coconut oil into a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second bursts, stirring well between each round, until the mixture turns smooth and pourable. Expect about 3–5 minutes total.

    Step 2:

    Transfer the melted candy into a piping bag. Set your wafer cookies on a wire rack placed over a parchment-lined baking sheet to catch drips.

      Step 3:

      Starting at the top of each wafer, drizzle the melted candy back and forth, coating roughly two-thirds of the cookie. Let the excess drip away naturally.

        Step 4:

        While the coating is still wet, quickly place two candy eyes near the top. Add flower sprinkles at the bottom edge for feet, then position the yellow sprinkles above the eyes for hair.

          Step 5:

          Finish by placing two orange sprinkles beneath the eyes to form the beak. Let the cookies set for about 10 minutes before serving.

            Notes

            Tips & Helpful Notes 

            • Shortening can replace coconut oil, but coconut oil gives better flavor.
            • Thinning the candy melts is essential—otherwise, they harden too fast and clump.
            • Feel free to improvise with sprinkles as long as they resemble feathers and beaks.
            • A piping bag isn’t required, but it keeps things neat and controlled.
            • Prep everything first—once the candy sets, there’s no going back.

            Storage Tips

            Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. For best texture and flavor, enjoy them within the first 1–2 days—same-day is even better.
            Avoid refrigerating them; moisture can make the wafers soft. If stacking, separate layers with parchment paper to prevent sticking.

            FAQs

            Do I need a piping bag?
             Not at all. You can dip the wafers directly, drizzle with a spoon, or pour from a spouted cup. A piping bag just makes things cleaner and more precise.
            Do candy melts need tempering?
             Nope! Candy melts aren’t real chocolate, so there’s no tempering required. That glossy finish comes easy.
            Can I use white chocolate instead?
             Yes. White chocolate chips or white candy melts work fine. You can tint them yellow or mix colors for variety.

            Final Thoughts

            These Easter chick dipped wafer cookies are proof that festive treats don’t need to be complicated to be impressive. They’re bright, playful, and perfect for kids’ parties, classroom treats, or Easter dessert boards. Best of all? They’re fun to make and even more fun to eat. Once you try them, don’t be surprised if they hatch into a new holiday tradition 🐣💛.