Description
Fruit Pizza Cookies are a delightful, bite-sized version of the classic fruit pizza. These cookies feature a soft, chewy sugar cookie base, topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting and colorful, fresh fruits. Perfect for any occasion, especially summer parties or gatherings!
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Cookie Base:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Fruit Topping:
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup kiwi, peeled and sliced
- 1/2 cup pineapple, diced
- 1/2 cup grapes, halved
Instructions
- Prepare the Cookie Dough: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. In a separate large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, beating until smooth. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until combined.
- Shape the Cookies: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball. Place the dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them 2 inches apart. Flatten each ball slightly with the back of a spoon.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the Cream Cheese Frosting: While the cookies cool, beat together the softened cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the Cookies: Once the cookies are completely cooled, spread a generous layer of the cream cheese frosting on each cookie.
- Add the Fruit Topping: Arrange the fresh fruits on top of the frosting, using a variety of colorful fruits for a beautiful presentation. You can mix and match based on your preferences!
- Serve: Once all the cookies are topped with fruit, serve them immediately or refrigerate them for up to 1 hour before serving to keep the frosting firm. Enjoy your Fruit Pizza Cookies!
Notes
- Feel free to use any fruits you like! Other great options include raspberries, peaches, or mandarin oranges.
- If you want to make the frosting a bit sweeter, you can add more powdered sugar to taste.
- These cookies are best enjoyed the same day they’re made, but they can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg