Description
Delightfully sweet and colorful Fruit Pizza Cookies featuring a soft sugar cookie base topped with creamy vanilla bean frosting and an array of fresh fruits like strawberries, kiwis, raspberries, blueberries, mangoes, and peaches. These bite-sized treats combine buttery cookies, luscious cream cheese frosting, and vibrant fruit for a dessert that looks as good as it tastes—perfect for parties and summer gatherings.
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
Toppings
- Strawberries
- Kiwis
- Raspberries
- Blueberries
- Mangos
- Peaches
- Warm apricot jam or simple syrup (optional, for shine)
Instructions
- Make the Sugar Cookie Dough: In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Beat in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until well combined. Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, stirring 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.
- Bake the Sugar Cookies: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Portion the dough into 2-ounce balls, roll them lightly, and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges begin to turn golden and the centers are slightly underbaked. Remove from oven and let cookies cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
- Make the Cream Cheese Frosting: In a bowl, beat the softened salted butter and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy, about 3 minutes. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla bean paste or extract, mixing well until smooth and spreadable.
- Prepare the Fruit: Wash and dry all fresh fruit thoroughly to avoid adding excess moisture to the cookies. Slice strawberries, kiwis, mangoes, and peaches; leave smaller fruits like raspberries and blueberries whole.
- Assemble the Fruit Pizza Cookies: Spread a generous layer of cream cheese frosting on each cooled sugar cookie. Arrange sliced and whole fruit decoratively on top in a fruit pizza style. For an extra glossy finish, brush the fruit gently with warm apricot jam or simple syrup.
- Store Properly: Place the assembled cookies in a covered container and refrigerate until ready to serve to keep the frosting and fruit fresh.
Notes
- Use a variety of fresh fruits as listed for a colorful and flavorful topping.
- Chilling the dough is essential for easier handling and better cookie shape.
- Do not overbake the cookies; they should be slightly underdone in the center for a soft texture.
- Warm apricot jam or simple syrup brushed on the fruit adds a beautiful shine and enhances flavor but is optional.
- Store cookies refrigerated and consume within 2 to 3 days for best freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
