1-Make the Cookie Dough: Soften butter and cream cheese to room temperature. Rub lemon zest into granulated sugar, then beat with butter and cream cheese until fluffy. Mix in egg yolk and vanilla. Whisk flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to wet mixture, mixing just until combined.

2-Shape the Dough: Scoop dough into 3-tablespoon balls, reserving some to color orange. Color remaining dough yellow if desired. Flatten each ball into an oval disc, attach orange dough for feet and beak, add black sugar pearl eyes, and press teardrop-shaped pieces for wings.

3-Bake the Chick Shaped Cookies: Place shaped chicks on a parchment-lined sheet, chill 15 minutes in fridge or 5 minutes in freezer. Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake 15–17 minutes, rotating halfway, until edges are lightly golden. Press any displaced wings back while hot. Cool on sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.