Patriotic Fruit Pizza Cookies
Patriotic Fruit Pizza Cookies are a delightful summer treat that combines a soft, chewy sugar cookie base with creamy frosting and vibrant fruit toppings. Perfect for Independence Day or any festive gathering, these cookies burst with flavor and color, making them a hit at picnics and parties. Easy to prepare and customizable, they bring a nostalgic touch to your dessert table while satisfying your sweet tooth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: About 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 1 cup blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and remaining sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop rounded dough onto the prepared baking sheet about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool on wire racks.
- Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth; spread on cooled cookies.
- Top each cookie with sliced strawberries and blueberries in a patriotic pattern.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg