Sparkling Chicks

Directions

1. 1
   In a medium bowl, sift flour and baking powder; set aside.
2. 2
   In a large bowl, using an electric mixer set on medium speed, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. 3
   Beat in egg, whipping cream and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. 4
   Stir in flour mixture into butter mixture until a stiff dough forms.
5. 5
   Knead in yellow food coloring until blended.
6. 6
   Wrap dough in waxed paper and chill for 2 hours.
7. 7
   Preheat oven to 375F.
8. 8
   Roll out dough to 1/4-inch thickness.
9. 9
   Draw a chick and use it as a template, cut out shapes.
10. 10
    Place shapes on ungreased baking sheets.
11. 11
    Using a small spoon, sprinkle cutouts with yellow sugar.
12. 12
    Bake cookies until set, 7-9 minutes.
13. 13
    Place baking sheets on wire racks; cool slightly.
14. 14
    Transfer cookies to racks; cool completely.
15. 15
    Using yellow frosting fitted with a small writing tip, pipe outlines on cookies; pipe on wings.
16. 16
    Place candy heart decors on beaks.
17. 17
    Place melted chocolate in a resealable plastic bag; snip off 1 corner.
18. 18
    Pipe on eyes.
19. 19
    Enjoy!
20. 20
    Happy Easter!