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Fruit Pizza Cookies

Fruit Pizza Cookies: A Colorful Twist on Classic Dessert

Fruit Pizza Cookies are a delightful, customizable treat featuring soft sugar cookies topped with cream cheese frosting and fresh fruits.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Salted Butter Softened, can substitute with unsalted butter.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar No direct substitute recommended.
  • 1 whole Egg Can replace with a flax egg for vegan option.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Can swap for almond extract.
  • ½ teaspoon Almond Extract Omit for nut-free option.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Ensure it’s fresh.
  • 2 ¾ cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour can be used.
For the Frosting
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Softened, can use vegan cream cheese.
  • ⅓ cup Butter Softened.
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Can substitute with coconut sugar if blended well.
For Toppings
  • Fresh Fruit Suggestions include berries, kiwi, banana, and mandarin oranges.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • spatula
  • refrigerator

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking sheets.
  2. Cream together the salted butter and granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy. Add in the egg and extracts, then mix.
  3. Gradually sift in the flour and baking powder to form a cohesive dough without overmixing.
  4. Scoop out the dough and flatten each cookie ball slightly. Refrigerate for about 5 minutes.
  5. Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
  6. In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar until smooth. Add vanilla extract and combine well.
  7. Spread the cream cheese frosting on cooled cookies and top with fresh fruit.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store un-frosted cookies in an airtight container for up to a week. Frost just before serving for best results.

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