Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Fruit Pizza Cookies – a sweet concoction of soft sugar cookies topped with luscious cream cheese frosting and vibrant, fresh fruit. Perfect for any gathering, be it a birthday party, family picnic, or just a sunny afternoon treat, these cookies are sure to impress with their colorful presentation and irresistible flavor. The creamy frosting complements the sweetness of the cookie base while the fresh fruit adds a burst of freshness that is simply refreshing. Easy to make and highly customizable, you can swap fruits based on your preferences or seasonal availability. This recipe will not only satisfy your sweet tooth but also bring joy to your loved ones!
Ingredients
- 1 cup salted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 whole egg
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- Fresh fruit (berries, kiwi, mandarin oranges)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together butter and sugar until fluffy. Mix in egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
- Combine baking powder with flour; gradually add to creamed mixture until blended.
- Drop dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets and flatten slightly.
- Bake for 10 minutes or until edges are golden; cool on racks.
- For frosting, beat together butter, cream cheese, and powdered sugar until smooth; mix in vanilla extract.
- Frost cooled cookies and top with fresh fruit.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Chill the dough for better shape during baking. Use room temperature ingredients for optimal blending. Customize toppings based on seasonal fruits.