Description
Fresh Fruit Pizza Cookies are a delightful and colorful treat featuring soft sugar cookies topped with creamy homemade cream cheese frosting and an assortment of vibrant fresh fruits. Perfect for gatherings or a fresh twist on traditional cookies, these pizza-style sweets combine a tender cookie base with rich frosting and juicy fruit for a perfect balance of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
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For the Cookies
- 1 cup salted butter, cut into cubes
- 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 Frosting
- 1/2 cup salted butter, at room temperature
- 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 pound powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Topping
- Fresh fruit such as berries, kiwi, banana, mandarin oranges, etc.
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) to prepare for baking the cookies.
- Make the Cookie Dough: In a mixing bowl, cream together the 1 cup of cubed salted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the whole egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract, mixing until well combined. Gradually incorporate the all-purpose flour and baking powder, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Shape and Chill the Dough: Form the dough into small balls. Flatten each ball gently using a glass or your hand to create cookie shapes. Place the flattened dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for about 15 minutes to firm up before baking.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake the chilled dough in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from oven and allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Prepare the Frosting: In a clean bowl, beat together the room temperature butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly until the frosting is thick and spreadable.
- Assemble the Cookies: Once the cookies have fully cooled, generously spread the cream cheese frosting on each cookie.
- Add the Fresh Fruit: Decorate the frosted cookies by arranging fresh fruit such as berries, kiwi slices, banana rounds, and mandarin orange segments on top in an attractive pattern.
- Chill Before Serving: Refrigerate the assembled cookies for at least 30 minutes to allow the frosting to firm up and flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
- Chilling the dough before baking helps prevent spreading and keeps the cookies thick and soft.
- Use fresh, ripe fruits for the best flavor and colorful presentation.
- All-purpose flour should be measured correctly by spooning into the measuring cup and leveling off with a knife to avoid dense cookies.
- Store assembled cookies in the refrigerator to keep the cream cheese frosting fresh.
