Fruit Pizza Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
Delightfully soft and chewy Fruit Pizza Cookies topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting and fresh chopped fruit. These colorful cookies combine a classic sugar cookie base with a creamy, tangy frosting and a burst of juicy fruit for a fun and festive treat perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 22 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Topping
- 4 cups fresh fruit, chopped to same size (such as strawberries, kiwi, blueberries, and mandarin oranges)
Instructions
- Bake the Cookies: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until thoroughly combined for even distribution.
- Prepare Cookie Dough: In a large bowl, whisk the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Then beat in the egg and vanilla extract. Gradually stir in the dry ingredients using a wooden spoon until the dough starts coming together. (Alternatively, use a stand mixer with a paddle attachment for mixing.)
- Form Cookies: Using a medium cookie scoop or a tablespoon, scoop walnut-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place these balls evenly spaced on the prepared cookie sheet.
- Bake: Bake on the middle oven rack for 8 to 10 minutes until the edges are set and lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cookies stand on the cookie sheet for 2 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- Make the Frosting: In a medium bowl, whisk together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy. Add vanilla extract and gradually stir in powdered sugar until the frosting reaches your desired consistency. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. (A stand mixer with a paddle attachment can be used for this step.)
- Assemble the Cookies: Once cookies are fully cooled, spread 1 to 2 tablespoons of cream cheese frosting on each cookie. Top with 2 to 3 tablespoons of uniformly chopped fresh fruit for a colorful, fresh finish.
Notes
- Ensure the fresh fruit is chopped into uniform pieces for even topping and presentation.
- Cooling the cookies completely before frosting prevents the frosting from melting.
- You can customize the fruit toppings based on seasonal availability or personal preference.
- Store assembled cookies in the refrigerator to keep the frosting fresh and the fruit from spoiling.
- These cookies are best enjoyed within 2 days but can be refrigerated for up to 4 days.
