Fruit Pizza Cookies Recipe 🍓🍍🥝

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These Fruit Pizza Cookies are the ultimate dessert! A buttery cookie base, creamy homemade frosting, and vibrant fresh fruit come together for a show-stopping treat that’s as delicious as it is beautiful. The entire recipe—from the cookie dough to the frosting—is made from scratch, ensuring a homemade touch in every bite.

Ingredients:

For the Cookies:

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp cream of tartar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • Pinch of kosher salt
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

For the Frosting:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 cup butter, softened
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 3 1/3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tbsp milk

For the Toppings:

  • 6–8 strawberries, hulled and diced
  • 8 oz blueberries
  • 24 raspberries
  • 8 oz mandarin oranges, drained
  • 3 oz pineapple tidbits, drained
  • 2 kiwis, peeled and diced

Instructions:

Step 1: Make the Cookies

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or lightly grease them.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat butter, shortening, and sugar together for 2 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Add Eggs: Mix in the eggs one at a time, ensuring they are fully incorporated.
  4. Add Dry Ingredients: Blend in the cream of tartar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the flour and mix just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Shape Cookies: Scoop out 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie and roll into balls. Place 12 dough balls on a baking sheet, evenly spaced.
  6. Flatten Cookies: Lightly press each dough ball with the flat bottom of a cup or your hand to slightly flatten.
  7. Bake: Bake for 7–9 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are soft.
  8. Cool: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 2: Make the Frosting

  1. Cream Ingredients: In a large stand mixer, beat the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla extract together until smooth and creamy.
  2. Add Sugar: Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  3. Adjust Consistency: Thin the frosting by adding 2–3 tablespoons of milk, one tablespoon at a time, until smooth and spreadable.

Step 3: Assemble the Cookies

  1. Frost Cookies: Once the cookies are completely cool, spread a generous layer of frosting over each one.
  2. Top with Fruit: Arrange the fruit on top of the frosting in a rainbow pattern or however you like. For example:
    • Red: Strawberries and raspberries
    • Orange: Mandarin oranges
    • Yellow: Pineapple tidbits
    • Green: Kiwi slices
    • Blue: Blueberries

Step 4: Serve and Chill

  • Place the decorated cookies in the refrigerator to chill until ready to serve. This helps the frosting set and keeps the fruit fresh.

Pro Tips:

  • Make Ahead: Bake the cookies and prepare the frosting a day ahead to save time. Assemble with the fruit just before serving for the freshest results.
  • Customization: Swap in your favorite fruits or use what’s in season. You can also sprinkle shredded coconut for extra texture.
  • Storage: Store the cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

These colorful and delicious Fruit Pizza Cookies are a guaranteed hit for parties, potlucks, or any celebration. They’re as fun to make as they are to eat! Enjoy! 🍓🍍🥝

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