Easy Fruit Pizza Cookies
These Easy Fruit Pizza Cookies combine the delightful taste of cookies with fresh fruit and a creamy frosting for a fun, delicious treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup softened butter Allow to soften at room temperature.
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
- 1 cup cream cheese Use full-fat for best results.
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
For Topping
- 1 cup assorted fresh fruits (strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, bananas) Fruits can be customized.
- to taste fresh mint leaves Optional for garnish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Flatten each scoop slightly with your fingers.
Baking
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until the edges are golden. Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting and Decorating
- While the cookies cool, mix the cream cheese and powdered sugar in a bowl until smooth and fluffy.
- Once the cookies are completely cool, spread a generous layer of cream cheese frosting on each cookie.
- Decorate the top of each frosted cookie with your choice of fresh fruits. Optionally, add a mint leaf for garnish.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For longer storage, keep frosting and fruits separate. Can also freeze without frosting.