Description
The Fruit Pizza Cookies combine the comforting sweetness of home-baked sugar cookies with a luscious layer of cream cheese frosting, finished with a vibrant array of fresh fruit. This dessert offers a playful twist on traditional fruit pizzas, presenting a portable version that is as delightful to look at as it is to eat.Perfect for garden parties, brunches, or a sweet treat after dinner, these cookies are a hit with both kids and adults. Their colorful appearance makes them not only a tasty dessert but also a decorative centerpiece for any dessert table.
Ingredients
For the Sugar Cookies:
1 cup salted butter, cubed
1 cup granulated sugar
1 whole egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 teaspoons baking powder
3 cups all-purpose flour
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
1/2 cup salted butter, room temperature
8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1 pound powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fresh fruit (berries, kiwi, banana, mandarin oranges)
Instructions
Make the Cookies:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a half sheet pan or line with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, mix butter and sugar until well combined. Add the egg, vanilla, and almond extracts and mix again.
Gradually add flour and baking powder, mixing until a dough forms.
Roll into 3 tablespoon dough balls, press with a glass to flatten slightly. Chill for 5 minutes before baking.
Bake for 8-10 minutes. Cool on pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
Make the Frosting:
Combine butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla in a bowl. Mix with a mixer until smooth.
Assemble the Cookies:
Frost each cookie generously and top with fresh fruit.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 397