Description
Bright and colorful Fruit Pizza Cookies are the perfect summer treat. They combine a soft cookie base with creamy frosting and a variety of fresh fruits. These cookies are easy to make and customize, offering a refreshing way to enjoy seasonal fruits. They are ideal for picnics, barbecues, or any summer gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese (full-fat)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 2 cups assorted fresh fruits (e.g., strawberries, blueberries, kiwi)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder; set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Using a cookie scoop, drop dough onto prepared sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Spread frosting over cooled cookies and top with fresh fruits.
Notes
- Customize toppings with your favorite seasonal fruits.
- Store leftover cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free flour.
- Ensure cookies are completely cool before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (50g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg