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Best Fruit Pizza Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Soft, buttery cookie cups topped with tangy cream cheese frosting and a mosaic of fresh fruit. These portable, snackable treats come together in under 30 minutes and are perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup mixed fresh fruit (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, kiwi)
  • 2 tablespoons apricot jam or honey (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes with a hand mixer on medium speed.
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  5. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes (optional but recommended).
  6. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden and centers are set but soft.
  7. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  8. While cookies cool, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, beating until creamy and spreadable.
  9. Spread a generous spoonful of frosting onto each cooled cookie. Arrange fruit on top as desired. If using, warm apricot jam with a splash of water and brush lightly over fruit for a glossy finish.
  10. Serve within a few hours of assembly. Store unfrosted cookies in an airtight container and add frosting and fruit just before serving.

Notes

Chill the dough for 15-20 minutes to prevent spreading. Make sure cream cheese is truly softened for lump-free frosting. Pat fruit dry after washing to avoid sogginess. Cookies are best served the same day they are assembled.

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