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.
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.
