Description
Delight in these Fresh Fruit Pizza Cookies, a perfect blend of a soft sugar cookie base topped with creamy cream cheese frosting and vibrant fresh fruit. This recipe combines the comforting flavors of classic sugar cookies with a refreshing and colorful fruit topping, making it ideal for parties, gatherings, or a sweet everyday treat.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 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
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 such as berries, kiwi, banana, mandarin oranges, etc.
Instructions
- Prepare the Cookie Dough: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. In a mixing bowl, cream together the cubed butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until combined. Gradually add the all-purpose flour and baking powder, mixing until a dough forms.
- Shape and Bake the Cookies: Roll the dough into balls and place them on a baking sheet. Flatten each dough ball gently using the bottom of a glass to form cookie shapes. Place the baking sheet with the cookies into the refrigerator to chill briefly, which helps maintain their shape during baking. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Make the Cream Cheese Frosting: In a clean mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing continuously until the frosting is thick and well combined. Stir in the vanilla extract for added flavor.
- Assemble the Fruit Pizza Cookies: Once the cookies are fully cooled, spread an even layer of the cream cheese frosting over each cookie. Top each frosted cookie with a variety of fresh fruit slices such as berries, kiwi, banana, and mandarin oranges to create a colorful and appetizing appearance.
- Chill Before Serving: Place the assembled cookies in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the frosting to set and flavors to meld. Serve chilled for a refreshing and delicious treat.
Notes
- For accurate flour measurement, spoon the flour into your measuring cup and level off with a knife to avoid packing it down.
- Chilling the cookie dough before baking helps the cookies hold their shape better while baking.
- Use a variety of fresh fruits for the topping to enhance color, flavor, and texture.
- Store finished cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days for optimal freshness.
