Fruit Pizza Cookies
Fruit Pizza Cookies are a delightful treat combining the fun of cookies with the freshness of fruit, perfect for parties or as a sweet snack at home.
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 1 cup salted butter (cut into cubes)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 whole egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3 cups all-purpose flour See notes below before measuring.
For the Frosting
- 1/2 cup salted butter (at room temperature)
- 8 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature)
- 1 pound powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Topping
- to taste Fresh fruit: berries, kiwi, banana, mandarin oranges, etc.
Instructions
Make the Cookies
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the cubed salted butter and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
- Add in baking powder and flour gradually, mixing until well combined.
- Roll the dough into balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Flatten each ball slightly with your hand.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Let them cool completely on a wire rack.
Make the Frosting
- In another bowl, beat together the room temperature salted butter and cream cheese until smooth.
- Gradually add in powdered sugar and mix well.
- Finally, add in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and stir until creamy.
Assemble the Cookies
- Once the cookies are completely cool, spread a generous layer of frosting on each cookie.
- Top with your favorite fresh fruits, arranging them beautifully.
Notes
Ensure all dairy products are at room temperature for a smoother batter and frosting. Feel free to mix and match fruits based on season or preference. If you want a crunch, consider adding some chopped nuts on top. Make the cookies smaller for bite-sized treats.