If you have toddlers or little kids around, you will totally understand why these cookies are PERFECT for toddlers and kids! Some people may say, “POOP, in cookies? Are you kidding me? That’s so gross!” Well, if you have kids, you totally GET IT! Kids love poop and talking about poop so I had to whip up a batch of these vibrant Unicorn Poop Cookies. These cookies are perfect for a kid’s birthday party or classroom party – or for no occasion at all! We never need an occasion to make Unicorn Poop Cookies! Kids love colors, especially rainbow colors, so these sparkly and colorful cookies are surely a kid’s dream-come-true cookie recipe!
When I told my four-year-old daughter that I was going to make Unicorn Poop Cookies, she started laughing and screamed, “EWWW!” As soon as I explained that the poop was a Hershey Kiss, that immediately grabbed her attention as she is completely infatuated with all candy, but especially her beloved Hershey’s Kisses!
Ingredients in Unicorn Poop Cookies
• butter
• granulated sugar
• cream cheese
• egg
• vanilla extract
• salt
• all-purpose flour
• Hershey’s Kisses
• Rainbow sprinkles
Ann Clark Food Coloring Colors
• Regal Purple
• Leaf Green
• Bubblegum Pink
• Sky Blue
Pro Tips
Baking is very precise, especially when it comes to measurements. Be careful to use the correct quantities of ingredients. If you stray and start adding things, this recipe will not work. If you're doubtful, use a kitchen scale.
Where can I buy Ann Clark food coloring?
You can buy professional-grade Ann Clark food coloring here on Amazon. The colors are much brighter and more vibrant than the food coloring sold at the grocery stores and are utilized by professional (and home) users. I haven’t noticed this brand of food coloring in any big box retailer or grocery store—most likely due to its professional grade status.
If you have problems rolling the dough:
- Allow the butter and cream cheese firm up before you roll the dough.
- Make sure you have enough space to complete the dough rolling.
- Flour can be tricky and it’s best to weigh it, if you can. If not, add the flour to a measuring cup, shaking off excess; don’t pack it or you may cram in an extra couple ounces and it won’t be the same recipe.
- Make sure the dough is not sticky when you remove it from the fridge. If it's sticking to your hands, generously flour your hands and your surface before you start rolling the dough.
How to make the best Unicorn Poop Cookies
STEP 1: Cream together the butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Beat on high until fluffy.
STEP 2: Add the cream cheese and continue to beat. Beat in the egg and vanilla.
STEP 3: Add the salt and flour and beat well. Divide the dough into 4 separate bowls.
STEP 4: Add coloring gel to each bowl of dough to achieve the desired color. Mix well so that all the colors are fully mixed. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper.
STEP 5: Turn the dough out on a cutting board or other large space, sprinkling with flour to cover.
STEP 6: Preheat your oven and remove the dough from the refrigerator. Grab a small chunk from each of the dough colors and roll them into long, thin snake shapes, as shown below. Stack colored snakes together and gently pinch the open ends together to seal. Place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie. The cookies will puff up and grow while baking.
STEP 7: Bake for 11-14 minutes or until the edges are golden. As soon as the cookies are done baking, immediately place a Hershey’s Kiss in the center of each cookie and allow to cool.
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Final Thoughts
Finally, if you make these Unicorn Poop Cookies, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! I love to hear from everyone who makes this recipe and always try my best to respond to all comments.
If you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag #elisemccollister on Instagram! It makes me so happy to see your recipe photos!
Unicorn Poop Cookies
Equipment
- Stand mixer or hand mixer
Ingredients
- 1 c butter softened to room temperature
- 2/3 c sugar
- 4 oz. cream cheese softened to room temperature
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 c all-purpose flour
- 15 Hershey Kisses milk chocolate, unwrapped
Colors
- Ann Clark Food Coloring Gel in Regal Purple
- Ann Clark Food Coloring Gel in Leaf Green
- Ann Clark Food Coloring Gel in Bubblegum Pink
- Ann Clark Food Coloring Gel in Sky Blue
Instructions
- Cream together the butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the cream cheese and beat on medium-high until well mixed. Beat in the egg and vanilla.
- Add the salt and flour and beat well. Divide the dough into 4 separate bowls.
- Add coloring gel to each bowl of dough to achieve the desired color. Mix well so that all the colors are fully mixed. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Turn the dough out on a cutting board or other large space, sprinkling with flour to cover.
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Remove the dough from the refrigerator. Grab a small chunk from each of the dough colors and roll them into long, thin snake shapes, as shown in the post. Stack colored snakes, gently pinching the ends together. Place on the lined baking sheet, leaving 2 inches between each cookie. The cookies will puff up and grow while baking.
- Bake for 11-14 minutes or until the edges are golden. As soon as the cookies are done baking, immediately place a Hershey’s kiss in the center of each cookie, add sprinkles, and allow to cool.
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