Description
Discover the joy of Fruit Pizza Cookies, a delightful fusion of soft sugar cookies topped with creamy cream cheese frosting and an array of vibrant fruits. These cookies are perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to summer picnics, offering a refreshing twist on traditional desserts. With their visually stunning appearance and customizable fruit toppings, they are sure to be the centerpiece of your dessert table. Easy to make with simple ingredients, even novice bakers can create these delicious treats that combine sweetness and freshness in every bite.
Ingredients
- 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
- 8 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature)
- 1 pound powdered sugar
- Fresh fruit: berries, kiwi, banana, mandarin oranges
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet.
- In a large bowl, cream together the cubed butter and granulated sugar. Add the egg and extracts; mix well.
- Gradually incorporate flour and baking powder until dough holds together.
- Scoop dough into balls, flatten slightly, and chill for 5 minutes before baking.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until edges are golden. Cool completely.
- Mix frosting ingredients until smooth and frost cooled cookies before adding fresh fruits.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg