Patriotic Fruit Pizza Cookies
Patriotic Fruit Pizza Cookies are a festive and colorful treat that combines a buttery sugar cookie base with smooth cream cheese frosting and a medley of fresh fruits. Perfect for Independence Day or any celebration, these cookies are sure to impress guests with their vibrant presentation and delightful flavors. Easy to make and customizable, they bring joy to every occasion!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 1 cup blueberries
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2. In one bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, cream butter, egg, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually combine dry ingredients into wet ingredients.
- 3. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the prepared sheet, spacing them two inches apart.
- 4. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden around edges but soft in center. Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
- 5. While cooling, whip cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Spread frosting over each cookie and top with sliced strawberries and blueberries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 35g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Use a cookie scoop for uniform sizes to ensure even baking. Substitute seasonal fruits like kiwi or peaches for variety. Drizzle melted dark chocolate over the fruit-topped cookies for added flair.