Description
Delightfully sweet and colorful, Fruit Pizza Cookies are soft sugar cookie bases topped with creamy vanilla cream cheese frosting and an assortment of fresh, vibrant fruits. These mini fruit pizzas combine the classic comfort of sugar cookies with the refreshing burst of fresh fruit, making them a perfect summer dessert or a fun treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Frosting
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings
- 2 cups assorted fresh fruit, sliced (strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, grapes, mandarin oranges)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and promote even baking.
- Make the Cookie Dough: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which ensures a tender cookie texture. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a cohesive dough forms.
- Shape Cookies: Roll the dough into tablespoon-sized balls and place them onto the prepared baking sheets. Flatten each ball slightly with the palm of your hand to form cookie bases suited for topping.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges turn lightly golden, indicating that the cookies are cooked through but still soft.
- Cool Cookies: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool completely on wire racks. Cooling is essential before adding the frosting to prevent melting.
- Prepare Frosting: Beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Assemble Fruit Pizzas: Spread a layer of cream cheese frosting generously over each cooled cookie. Arrange the sliced fresh fruits attractively on top, creating a colorful and appealing presentation.
- Serve or Store: Serve the fruit pizza cookies immediately for the freshest taste, or refrigerate them until ready to serve. They are best enjoyed within two days when refrigerated.
Notes
- Use a variety of colorful fruits for a visually appealing presentation.
- Pat the fruit slices dry with paper towels before placing on cookies to reduce excess moisture, which can cause sogginess.
- Cookies are best eaten the same day they are made but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 65 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
