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Nutter Butter Easter Chicks Recipe

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  • Author: Ivy
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes (including setting time)
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Create adorable and festive Nutter Butter Easter Chicks that are perfect for springtime celebrations. These cute treats feature Nutter Butter cookies dipped in vibrant yellow candy melts, decorated with colorful M&Ms and nonpareils to resemble little chicks. Easy to assemble and sure to delight kids and adults alike, these no-bake treats are a fun, creative way to celebrate Easter.

Ingredients

Coating

  • 1 (12-ounce) bag yellow candy melts

Cookies and Decorations

  • 12 Nutter Butter cookies
  • 24 orange M&Ms
  • 24 yellow M&Ms
  • 12 orange mini M&Ms
  • 24 black nonpareils
  • 12–30 red mini M&Ms (optional)

Instructions

  1. Melt Candy Coating: Melt the yellow candy melts according to package instructions until the coating is smooth and completely melted for easy dipping.
  2. Dip Cookies: Using a fork, dip each Nutter Butter cookie into the melted yellow candy coating, then gently tap the fork to remove excess coating from the cookie.
  3. Place on Tray: Lay each dipped cookie carefully onto a prepared tray lined with parchment paper or a non-stick surface to prevent sticking.
  4. Add Decorative Features: While the candy coating is still wet, adorn each cookie by adding two yellow M&Ms as wings on the sides, one orange mini M&M near the top front as a beak, two black nonpareils for eyes, and two orange M&Ms positioned at the bottom edge for feet.
  5. Add Comb (Optional): If desired for extra detail, place red mini M&Ms on top of the coated cookie to mimic a chick’s red comb.
  6. Set and Dry: Allow the cookies to set completely at room temperature until the candy coating hardens. Alternatively, refrigerate to speed up hardening but note this may alter candy decoration appearance.

Notes

  • Use a fork for dipping to allow excess coating to drip off cleanly, ensuring a neat finish.
  • Do not refrigerate if you want to maintain the bright appearance of the M&M decorations, as condensation may dull their colors.
  • You can substitute candy melts color if desired, but yellow is traditional for Easter chicks.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature to keep candy coating crisp and prevent moisture buildup.
  • Red mini M&Ms for the comb are optional but enhance the chick-like look.

Find it online: https://ivysrecipes.com/nutter-butter-easter-chicks-recipe/