Description
Brighten your dessert table with colorful Fruit Pizza Cookies—fresh fruit atop a sweet, soft cookie crust combined with creamy frosting. These bite-sized treats are easy to make, customizable, and perfect for any occasion, offering a delightful balance of chewy cookie, tangy frosting, and juicy fruit in a visually stunning presentation.
Ingredients
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Cookie Base
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Frosting
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fruit Toppings
- Fresh strawberries, sliced
- Kiwi, peeled and sliced
- Blueberries
- Mandarin orange slices
Instructions
- Prepare the Cookie Dough: Start by creaming together the softened unsalted butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well. In a separate bowl, combine all-purpose flour and baking powder, then gradually add this to the wet ingredients. Mix until everything forms a smooth dough, then chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to make it easier to handle.
- Shape and Bake the Cookies: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Gently flatten each ball into a small, circular “cookie crust” resembling a mini pizza base. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are slightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool completely before frosting.
- Prepare the Frosting: While the cookies cool, mix cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and spreadable. This frosting will act as the “sauce” layer of your fruit pizza cookies, providing a creamy contrast to the fruity toppings.
- Assemble the Fruit Pizza Cookies: Spread a generous layer of cream cheese frosting over each cooled cookie base. Arrange fresh fruit pieces artistically on top, combining colors and shapes to create mini edible works of art. Get creative with the arrangement—circles, stripes, or random clusters all look fantastic!
Notes
- Chill the dough to ensure easier shaping and prevent spreading during baking.
- Use fresh, ripe fruit for the best flavor and vibrant color contrast.
- Keep frosting cool by storing it in the fridge before spreading to maintain its shape.
- Make cookies similar in size for even baking and consistent presentation.
- Pat fruit dry before topping to prevent sogginess and keep cookies crisp longer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg