Fruit Pizza Cookies With Cream Cheese Frosting and Fresh Fruit Recipe
Delicious soft sugar cookies topped with creamy sweet cream cheese frosting and a colorful array of fresh fruits, these Fruit Pizza Cookies make a delightful dessert perfect for gatherings and celebrations.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 18 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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For the Sugar 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 (see notes below before measuring)
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
- 1/2 cup salted butter at room temperature
- 8 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
- 1 pound powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
- Fresh fruit: berries, kiwi, banana, mandarin oranges, etc.
Instructions
- Make the Cookies: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a half sheet pan or line it with parchment paper and set aside. In a large bowl, stir together the butter and sugar until well combined. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract and mix thoroughly. Gradually incorporate the flour and baking powder until a dough forms. The dough may appear crumbly, but if squeezed, it should hold together in a ball.
- Shape and Chill: Scoop out 3 tablespoon-sized dough balls using a large cookie scoop. Place them on the prepared pan and press each ball with a glass to flatten slightly. Refrigerate the dough balls for 5 minutes before baking to help them maintain their shape during baking.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes. Once done, allow them to cool on the hot baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to cooling racks to cool completely.
- Prepare the Frosting: In a large bowl, combine the room temperature butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat the ingredients until the frosting is thick, smooth, and fully combined. Scrape down the sides and mix again briefly to ensure uniform texture.
- Assemble the Cookies: Once the cookies are completely cooled, generously spread the cream cheese frosting over each cookie. Top with fresh fruit of your choice such as berries, kiwi, banana slices, or mandarin oranges. Store the finished cookies on baking sheets lined with parchment paper and loosely cover with plastic wrap in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Notes
- Measuring the flour correctly is crucial. Whisk the flour well before measuring, then spoon it into your measuring cup and level it off for best results.
- Chilling the dough balls before baking helps them keep their shape and prevents excessive spreading.
- Use fresh fruit that holds up well on cookies; avoid very watery fruits to prevent sogginess.
- Store assembled cookies in the fridge and consume within 2-3 days for optimal freshness.
Keywords: Fruit pizza, fruit pizza cookies, sugar cookies
