Fruit Pizza Cookies
These Fruit Pizza Cookies are made with soft, chewy, buttery sugar cookies topped with a sweet cream cheese frosting and fresh fruit. These Sugar Cookie Fruit Pizzas are always a huge hit!
Servings: 24
Ingredients
Soft Sugar Cookies:
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter (softened)
- 1 1/2 cups Sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 1 large Egg Yolk
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 2 1/2 cups Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 3/4 teaspoon Salt
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 4 Tablespoons Salted Butter
- (1) 8-ounce pkg. Cream Cheese (softened)
- 2 1/2 cups Powdered Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Bean Paste or Extract
Fresh Fruits:
- Strawberries, Kiwis, Raspberries, Blueberries, Mangos, Peaches, etc. (all fruits listed in notes)
Instructions
- Make the Sugar Cookie Dough. In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Beat in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla until combined. Add flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir just until the dough comes together. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This makes the dough easier to roll and shape.
- Bake the Sugar Cookies. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Roll the cookies in 2 ounce portions. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are just turning golden and the centers slightly underbaked. Let cookies cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
- Make the Cream Cheese Frosting. In a bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth, about 3 minutes. Add in the powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing well.
- Prep the Fruit. Wash and dry all fresh fruit thoroughly so it doesn’t add extra moisture to your cookies.
- Assemble. Spread a generous layer of cream cheese frosting over the cooled cookies. Arrange the sliced fruit in a fruit pizza style on the top. For extra shine, brush with warm apricot jam or simple syrup.
- Store covered in the refrigerator.
Notes
What fruits to use? Strawberries, Raspberries, Blueberries, Kiwi, Mango, Grapes, Mandarin Oranges (canned), Peaches, Pineapple
Can I use store-bought cookie dough?
Absolutely! Pre-made sugar cookie dough is a convenient shortcut. Follow the baking directions on the package and cool them completely before frosting. 2. How far ahead can I make them?
You can bake the cookies 1–2 days ahead and store them unfrosted in an airtight container at room temperature. Frost and top with fruit on the day you plan to serve for the freshest taste and texture. 3. Can I make the dough in advance and freeze it? Can I freeze the sugar cookies?
Yes, the dough freezes well. Roll it into a log or form a disc, wrap tightly in plastic and aluminum foil, and store in the freezer for up to 2–3 months. Thaw in the fridge before rolling and baking. The sugar cookies can be baked ahead of time and frozen in freezer-safe bags.
Absolutely! Pre-made sugar cookie dough is a convenient shortcut. Follow the baking directions on the package and cool them completely before frosting. 2. How far ahead can I make them?
You can bake the cookies 1–2 days ahead and store them unfrosted in an airtight container at room temperature. Frost and top with fruit on the day you plan to serve for the freshest taste and texture. 3. Can I make the dough in advance and freeze it? Can I freeze the sugar cookies?
Yes, the dough freezes well. Roll it into a log or form a disc, wrap tightly in plastic and aluminum foil, and store in the freezer for up to 2–3 months. Thaw in the fridge before rolling and baking. The sugar cookies can be baked ahead of time and frozen in freezer-safe bags.
