Ingredients
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– ½ teaspoon salt
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1 cup packed brown sugar
– 2 large eggs
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
– 1 cup cream cheese, softened
– ½ cup powdered sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for the frosting)
– Assorted fresh fruits (strawberries, kiwi, blueberries, bananas, etc.)
– Optional: mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
Making these incredible Fruit Pizza Cookies is simple. Follow these steps:
1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract until well combined.
5. Mix Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
6. Scoop and Shape: Use a cookie scoop or spoon to drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Flatten them slightly with your fingers or the bottom of a glass.
7. Bake: Place the cookies in the preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
8. Cool the Cookies: Remove cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
9. Prepare Frosting: In a bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
10. Frost the Cookies: Once the cookies are completely cool, spread a generous layer of the cream cheese frosting over each cookie.
11. Add Fruits: Decorate the frosted cookies with your choice of fresh fruits, arranging them in a visually pleasing manner.
12. Chill (Optional): For a refreshing treat, consider chilling the assembled cookies in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 cookies
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Fat: 9g
- Protein: 2g