Heat candy melts in a microwave safe bowl in the microwave according to instructions on the package. Different brands have different instructions.
Whisk until smooth.
Add coconut oil and whisk in.
Dip the Nutter Butter Cookies in the melted candy melt mixture one at a time.
Place on a parchment covered baking sheet and add the candy flower, 2 candy eyes, and add half an orange Reese's Pieces vertically for the beak.
Sprinkle with yellow sugar crystals if desired.
Chill for 30 minutes.
Notes
Storage:Once the Nutter Butter Easter chicks have fully set, store them in an airtight container at room temperature. They'll last about two weeks before turning into adult chickens. (Just kidding, but do enjoy within that time frame.)You can freeze dipped Nutter Butters if you have a lot left over. They'll keep for up to six months—make them for Easter and Mother's Day, too!If your kitchen tends to run warm, you might want to slip a piece of parchment paper in between the layers of cookies so they don't stick to each other.Tips:
Use a fork to make dipping the cookies into the melted candy a little neater.
Heat the candy melts slowly. Once they're burned, you can't fix 'em.
Use a smooth knife (like a chef's or paring knife) to cut the candies. A serrated-edge blade tends to crumble the little pieces.
If your local grocery store doesn't have any spring-themed decorations, try shopping online for mini candy flowers.
These little Nutter Butter easter chicks will set quickly—sometimes in just 2-3 minutes. So keep a good pace, or work in an "assembly line" if you're making these with the kids.
If the candy melt mixture starts drying up and getting too thick before you're done, you can slowly reheat it again. However, slow is key. It likely won't need as much time as it did to melt originally.
Slide popsicle sticks through the filling of each cookie. Then, you can make the chicks "stand" in a dish of candy as a fun display for your Easter party. (Hint: use green candy or shredded crinkle-cut green paper to resemble grass!)