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Fruit Pizza Cookies

Fruit Pizza Cookies: A Refreshing Twist on a Classic Treat

Discover the fun and delicious world of Fruit Pizza Cookies, where soft sugar cookies meet tangy cream cheese frosting and vibrant fresh fruit.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Salted Butter Softened for easy mixing
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Promotes a lovely golden color
  • 1 large Egg Acts as a binder
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract Optional for nutty flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Helps cookies rise
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Provides structure
For the Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Forms the creamy base
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Sweetens and smooths the frosting
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Fresh Fruit Choose vibrant toppings like berries, kiwi, banana, or mandarin oranges

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Hand Mixer
  • Measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

How to Make Fruit Pizza Cookies
  1. Preheat the Oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare Baking Sheets by lightly greasing or lining them with parchment paper.
  3. Make the Dough by creaming together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and extracts, then mix in flour and baking powder until smooth.
  4. Shape Cookies into 3-tablespoon balls and flatten slightly on prepared baking sheets. Refrigerate for 5 minutes.
  5. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are set and tops are lightly golden. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  6. Make Frosting by beating together cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar until thick and smooth. Add vanilla and mix.
  7. Assemble Cookies by frosting each cookie generously with cream cheese frosting and topping with fresh fruits.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For added sweetness, you can drizzle honey or maple syrup over the assembled cookies. These cookies are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container.

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