Description
Sweet magical “Unicorn Poop” cookies bring whimsical rainbow colors and playful sprinkle magic to dessert time. Kids and adults alike will delight in these enchanting pastel-swirled treats that promise pure sugary joy and childhood wonder.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies Base:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Unicorn Colors and Decorations:
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 3 different food coloring gels (pink, blue, purple)
- 1/4 cup rainbow sprinkles
- 2 tbsp edible glitter
Binding and Texture:
- 1/4 cup cream cheese
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, creating a smooth surface for the magical unicorn cookies.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for the cookie dough.
- Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, blending until completely integrated and uniform in texture.
- Sift together flour, salt, and baking powder in a separate bowl, then gradually fold into the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft, cohesive dough forms.
- Divide the cookie dough into three separate portions, preparing each section for vibrant unicorn-inspired coloration.
- Add food coloring gels to each dough portion – pink, blue, and purple – kneading gently to create marbled, swirled color patterns without overmixing.
- Melt white chocolate chips and cream cheese together, stirring until smooth and creating a silky binding agent for the cookies.
- Fold the white chocolate cream cheese mixture into the colored dough, adding milk to achieve a pliable, slightly sticky consistency.
- Roll small sections of each colored dough together, twisting and combining to create a whimsical, multicolored “poop” shape.
- Sprinkle rainbow sprinkles and edible glitter over each cookie, ensuring even distribution of magical decorative elements.
- Arrange cookies on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them approximately 2 inches apart to allow for slight spreading during baking.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden and centers appear set but still soft.
- Remove from oven and let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, give a final dusting of edible glitter for an extra touch of unicorn magic and shimmer.
Notes
- Prevent color bleeding by chilling the dough for 15-20 minutes before shaping to maintain distinct color swirls.
- Ensure food coloring gels are gel-based instead of liquid to maintain dough consistency and prevent excess moisture.
- Use gel food coloring sparingly to achieve vibrant colors without compromising the cookie’s texture and structure.
- Swap dairy ingredients with vegan alternatives like coconut butter and plant-based cream cheese for a dairy-free version of these magical treats.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg