Ingredients
– 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– ¼ teaspoon salt
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1 cup brown sugar, packed
– 2 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 2 cups cream cheese, softened
– ½ cup powdered sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– Assorted fresh fruits (strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, mandarin oranges, etc.)
– Fresh mint leaves (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
Creating delicious Fruit Pizza Cookies is a fun and engaging process. Just follow these simple steps:
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until creamy and smooth.
4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add the vanilla extract and mix until fully incorporated.
5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
6. Scoop Cookies: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
7. Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may still look a bit soft, which is okay.
8. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
9. Prepare Frosting: While the cookies cool, make the frosting by beating the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until creamy and smooth.
10. Frost Cookies: Once the cookies are cool, spread a generous layer of frosting over the tops of each cookie.
11. Add Fresh Fruits: Decoratively arrange your choice of fresh fruits on top of the frosted cookies.
12. Garnish: If desired, add a sprig of fresh mint on top of each cookie for a touch of elegance.
These straightforward steps will guide you in creating delightful Fruit Pizza Cookies that impress!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Consider cutting larger cookies in half for smaller bites or serving with an assortment for guests to sample various flavors and combinations.
- Calories: 200 kcal per cookie
- Fat: 8g
- Protein: 2g