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Fresh Fruit Pizza Cookies

Fresh Fruit Pizza Cookies are a vibrant and refreshing dessert that combine the fun of cookies with the deliciousness of fruit pizza. These delightful treats feature a soft, cookie-like base topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting and a colorful array of fresh fruits.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 cookies
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Electric Mixer
  • Parchment Paper

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Provides structure and stability.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Helps the cookies rise.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.

Wet Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter Softened for easy mixing.
  • 0.75 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the dough.
  • 0.25 cup Brown Sugar Adds moisture and caramel flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor.
  • 1 large Egg Binds ingredients together.

Frosting

  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Softened for easy mixing.
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Sweetens the frosting.

Toppings

  • 2 cups Fresh Fruits Assorted fruits like strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, and mandarin oranges.
  • to taste Mint Leaves Optional for garnish.

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add vanilla extract and beaten egg to the mixture, mixing until fully incorporated.
  • Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  • Drop rounded balls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  • Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  • While cooling, beat cream cheese until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar until fluffy.
  • Spread cream cheese frosting on cooled cookies.
  • Decorate with fresh fruits and garnish with mint leaves if desired.
  • Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Notes

These cookies are best enjoyed chilled and can be customized with different fruits or toppings.
Keyword Easy, Fruity