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Fruit Pizza Cookies Recipe

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Delightful Fruit Pizza Cookies featuring soft sugar cookies topped with creamy vanilla bean frosting and an assortment of fresh, vibrant fruits. Perfect for a refreshing treat that's both visually stunning and deliciously flavorful, these cookies combine the richness of cream cheese frosting with the natural sweetness of berries, kiwis, peaches, and more.

Ingredients

Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter (softened)
  • 1 1/2 cups Sugar
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 large Egg Yolk
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 2 1/2 cups Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon Salt

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 4 Tablespoons Salted Butter
  • 1 (8-ounce) package Cream Cheese (softened)
  • 2 1/2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Bean Paste or Extract

Fruit Toppings

  • Strawberries
  • Kiwis
  • Raspberries
  • Blueberries
  • Mangos
  • Peaches
  • Note: Use any combination of these fresh fruits for topping.

Instructions

  1. Make the Sugar Cookie Dough: In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, which takes about 3 to 4 minutes. Beat in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until fully combined. Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir gently just until the dough comes together. Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to make it easier to roll and shape.
  2. Bake the Sugar Cookies: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll the dough into 2-ounce portions and place them spaced on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges start turning golden brown while the centers remain slightly underbaked for a soft texture. Once baked, allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
  3. Make the Cream Cheese Frosting: In a bowl, beat the softened salted butter and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy, approximately 3 minutes. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla bean paste or extract, mixing thoroughly until the frosting is well blended and spreadable.
  4. Prep the Fruit: Wash and dry all fresh fruit thoroughly to prevent extra moisture from making the cookies soggy. Slice fruits like strawberries, kiwis, peaches, and mangos into thin pieces suitable for decorating.
  5. Assemble the Fruit Pizza Cookies: Spread a generous layer of cream cheese frosting evenly over each cooled sugar cookie. Arrange the sliced fruits artistically on top in your preferred fruit pizza style. For an optional glossy finish, brush the fruit with warm apricot jam or a simple syrup glaze.
  6. Store: Keep the assembled fruit pizza cookies covered in the refrigerator to maintain freshness and texture until ready to serve.

Notes

  • Use a variety of fresh fruits for an attractive and flavorful topping, including strawberries, kiwis, raspberries, blueberries, mangos, and peaches.
  • Ensure fruit is dry before placing on frosting to prevent sogginess.
  • Brushing fruit with apricot jam or simple syrup adds a shiny, appetizing glaze.
  • Cookies should be completely cooled before frosting for best results.
  • Store cookies in the refrigerator and consume within 2-3 days for optimal freshness.

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