Chipper Chick Cookies

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350° F. Shape 16 squares of cookie dough into balls for the body of the chick and place on ungreased baking sheets, about 3 inches apart. Cut 8 squares of dough in half; Shape into 16 smaller balls for chick heads. Place smaller balls 1/4-inch from the larger balls on baking sheets.

Step 2

Bake for 11 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Step 3

Combine frosting and a few drops of food coloring in small bowl, adding additional food coloring until desired shade is reached.

Step 4

Spread frosting over each chick. Sprinkle with sprinkles and sugars. Use morsels for eyes, decorator gel for beaks and pretzels for legs.

Step 5

For optional coconut grass scene to nest chicks, dissolve 10 to 12 drops of green food coloring in 5 teaspoons of water in a gallon-size, resealable food storage plastic bag. Add 1 bag (14 ounces) or 5 1/3 cups loosely packed sweetened flaked coconut. Seal bag and shake to evenly coat coconut. If a smaller amount of grass is needed, use approximately 3 to 4 drops of food coloring, 1 teaspoon of water to each cup of sweetened flaked coconut. To dry, spread out on rimmed baking sheet for a couple of hours. Decorate with Easter candies!