Description
These Fresh Fruit Pizza Cookies combine a soft, buttery cookie base with a creamy cream cheese frosting and a vibrant assortment of fresh fruits. Perfectly sweet and refreshing, these cookies bring the fun of a fruit pizza into a handheld dessert form, ideal for parties or a delightful treat any time.
Ingredients
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
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 1/2 cup salted butter, at room temperature
- 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 pound powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings
- Fresh fruit such as berries, kiwi, banana, mandarin oranges (amount as desired for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cookie Dough: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, cream together the cubed salted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the whole egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking powder, then gradually blend this into the butter mixture to form a soft dough.
- Shape and Bake Cookies: Roll the dough into balls approximately 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and flatten each ball gently using the bottom of a glass to create a cookie shape. Refrigerate the shaped dough for about 15 minutes to help maintain shape. Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges. Remove and allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Make the Cream Cheese Frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat together the room temperature butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to beat until the frosting is thick and spreadable.
- Assemble the Fruit Pizza Cookies: Once cookies have fully cooled, generously spread the cream cheese frosting over each cookie. Arrange fresh fruit toppings attractively on top of the frosting. Chill the cookies in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes before serving to set the frosting and enhance flavors.
Notes
- For best results, measure flour by spooning it into the measuring cup and leveling it off to avoid packing.
- Use fresh, ripe fruits for optimal flavor and texture on the topping.
- Refrigerating the dough before baking helps the cookies keep their shape and prevents excessive spreading.
- Store assembled cookies refrigerated and consume within 2-3 days for freshness.
