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Sugar Cookie Fruit Pizzas Recipe

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Delight in these Sugar Cookie Fruit Pizzas featuring tender, chewy sugar cookies topped with a creamy vanilla bean cream cheese frosting and fresh, vibrant fruit. Perfect for parties or a fun dessert, these handheld treats combine the rich sweetness of classic sugar cookies with a refreshing burst of fresh fruit.

  • Total Time: 32 minutes
  • Yield: 14 cookies

Ingredients

Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup salted butter
  • 1½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste
  • 2¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1¾ cup powdered sugar

Topping

  • Fresh fruit, diced (such as strawberries, kiwi, blueberries, or any preferred fruit)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
  2. Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the salted butter and granulated sugar on medium-high speed for about 3 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla bean paste, then mix on low speed until smooth, approximately 30 seconds.
  3. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the baking soda, salt, and all-purpose flour into the wet mixture. Mix slowly until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
  4. Form Cookie Dough Balls: Using a ¼ cup cookie scoop or your hands, form large dough balls. Place 6-7 dough balls evenly spaced on each lined baking sheet to allow room for spreading.
  5. Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 11 to 14 minutes, or until the edges turn a light golden brown and the tops show slight crackling. Be careful not to overbake to maintain the chewy texture.
  6. Make Cream Cheese Frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and salted butter until smooth and creamy. Add the vanilla bean paste, a pinch of salt, and powdered sugar, then continue mixing until the frosting is smooth and well combined.
  7. Frost the Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool completely before spreading a generous layer of cream cheese frosting on top to prevent melting.
  8. Add Fresh Fruit: Dice fresh fruits into small pieces and decorate the frosted cookies generously with the fruit pieces for a colorful and flavorful finish.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients to ensure a smooth and easy mixing process.
  • For consistent cookie size and even baking, use a cookie scoop to portion the dough.
  • Be careful not to overbake the cookies; they should look slightly underbaked in the center as they will continue to cook slightly after removal from the oven.
  • Feel free to customize the fruit topping with seasonal berries or your favorites.
  • Store frosted cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator due to the cream cheese frosting.
  • Allow cookies to cool completely before frosting to avoid melting the frosting.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 14 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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