Patriotic Fruit Pizza Cookies
Patriotic Fruit Pizza Cookies are a delightful and festive treat perfect for summer celebrations. These soft, chewy cookies are topped with velvety cream cheese frosting and vibrant red, white, and blue fruits, making them as delicious as they are visually appealing. Ideal for gatherings like the Fourth of July, these cookies invite creativity as friends and family customize their toppings. With simple instructions and fresh ingredients, you can easily whip up a batch that will steal the show at your next event!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1 large egg
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add the egg and mix well.
- Gradually blend in the flour and baking powder until combined.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough on prepared sheets, flattening into discs.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden. Cool on wire racks.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth; add vanilla if desired.
- Once cookies are cool, spread frosting on each cookie and top with strawberries and blueberries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (50g)
- Calories: 196
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg