Nutter Butter Chicks
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These Nutter Butter chicks are a fun and easy no-bake Easter dessert made with candy melts, M&Ms, and a bit of creativity. With just a handful of ingredients, you can turn classic peanut butter cookies into adorable Easter chick cookies that are perfect for spring celebrations.
Easy Nutter Butter Chick Cookies
I’m such a fan of cute desserts, especially ones that are easy enough to make with kids. These Nutter Butter chick cookies deliver on all fronts—simple, no-bake, and absolutely adorable. They come together quickly with just a few ingredients, and I love that there’s no complicated decorating involved. Just dip, decorate, and you’re done.
Last Thanksgiving, we made little Nutter Butter Turkeys for the table, and they were such a hit that I knew I needed a spring version for Easter. These chick cookies were the perfect solution. They look great on a dessert tray, but I also love using them as festive place settings. Plus, you can make them a few days ahead of time and they hold up beautifully.
Speaking of easy no-bake Easter desserts, check out Easter Pudding Cups and Chocolate Mousse Filled Eggs.
Ingredients
- Yellow candy melts – Give the chicks their smooth, colorful coating.
- Nutter Butter cookies – Oval cookies that make the perfect chick shape.
- Orange M&Ms – Used for little feet.
- Yellow M&Ms – Create cute chick wings.
- Orange mini M&Ms – Make simple, bright beaks.
- Black nonpareils – For the chick’s eyes.
- Red mini M&Ms – Optional for combs details.
Making the Easter Chicks
- Prep – Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Melt yellow candy melts according to package instructions until smooth.
- Dip the cookies – Working one at a time, dip each Nutter Butter cookie into the melted candy. Use a fork to lift it out, gently tap off excess coating, then place on the prepared tray.
- Add the features – While the coating is still wet, press on two yellow M&Ms for wings, one orange mini M&M for the beak, two black nonpareils for eyes, and two orange M&Ms at the bottom for feet. If using, add red mini M&Ms at the top for a little comb.
- Let set – Allow cookies to set completely at room temperature. They can be refrigerated to speed up the setting if needed, but note that M&M details may appear cloudy, and nonpareils could bleed.
Variations and Substitutions
- Make white chicks – Swap the candy melts for white chocolate or vanilla almond bark and make white chicks.
- Use different cookies – If peanut butter isn’t a favorite, try oval sandwich cookies such as Vienna Fingers or Cameo Cremes as a base.
- Use Reese’s Pieces – Swap in Reese’s Pieces for the wings and feet to keep the peanut butter flavor going.
- Add texture – Sprinkle on shredded coconut or sanding sugar before the coating sets for a fun, fuzzy look.
- Use candy melts for details – Pipe melted candy melts to create beaks, eyes, or combs instead of using candy pieces.
Tips for Success
- Work one at a time – Dip and decorate one cookie at a time so the coating doesn’t set before you add the features.
- Use tweezers or toothpicks – These can help place small candies like nonpareils more precisely.
- Stir candy melts often – Keep the coating smooth by stirring regularly while dipping.
- Don’t overheat the candy melts – Overheating can cause them to seize or thicken; melt slowly and gently for best results.
- Let set at room temperature – Refrigeration can speed things up but may cause candy pieces to cloud or bleed.
Storage
Store the decorated cookies in a single layer in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. If stacking is necessary, place wax paper or parchment between layers to protect the decorations. Avoid storing in the refrigerator, as the candy coating and M&M details may become cloudy or bleed from condensation.
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Nutter Butter Easter Chicks
Ingredients
- 1 (12-ounce) bag yellow candy melts
- 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
- Melt yellow candy melts according to package instructions until smooth.
- Dip each Nutter Butter into the melted coating, using a fork to lift out and gently tap off excess.
- Place dipped cookie on prepared tray.
- While coating is still wet, add two yellow M&Ms for wings, one orange mini M&M for a beak, two black nonpareils for eyes, and two orange M&Ms at the bottom for feet.
- If desired, add red mini M&Ms to the top for a comb.
- Let cookies set completely at room temperature. Refrigeration may speed up setting but could affect the appearance of candy details.
Notes
- Store the decorated cookies in a single layer in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. If stacking is necessary, place wax paper or parchment between layers to protect the decorations. Avoid storing in the refrigerator, as the candy coating and M&M details may become cloudy or bleed from condensation.
Nutrition
Disclaimer: Nutrition information is estimated based on automated calculations and should be considered as an approximation. These estimates are provided as a courtesy. Please use your own brand’s nutritional values to verify accuracy.