Fruit Pizza Cookies
Soft, tender sugar cookies topped with a rich cream cheese frosting and colorful fresh fruit make these Fruit Pizza Cookies an easy dessert for birthdays, holidays, potlucks, and summer gatherings.
Servings: 24 cookies
Equipment
- stand mixer or large mixing bowl with hand mixer
- mixing bowl (large)
- rubber spatula
- offset spatula or butter knife for spreading frosting
Ingredients
Cookies
- 1 package sugar cookie mix (17.5-ounces)
- ½ cup salted butter softened
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup sour cream room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Frosting
- 2 packages cream cheese (8-ounces each), softened
- ½ cup salted butter softened
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 5 to 6 cups powdered sugar
Optional fruit toppings
- raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, blackberries, etc. strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, blackberries, etc.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly coat it with nonstick cooking spray.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer or with a hand mixer, combine the sugar cookie mix, butter, and egg. Mix on low speed for 1 to 2 minutes, or until combined.1 package sugar cookie mix, ½ cup salted butter, 1 large egg
- Add the sour cream and vanilla extract. Mix until a smooth dough forms.¾ cup sour cream, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet using a cookie scoop, ice cream scoop, or spoon, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are lightly golden.
- Transfer the cookies to a wire rack and cool for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare the frosting by beating together the cream cheese and butter until smooth.2 packages cream cheese, ½ cup salted butter
- Mix in the vanilla extract.1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, until the frosting reaches your desired consistency.5 to 6 cups powdered sugar
- Frost each cooled cookie.
- Decorate with your favorite fresh fruit and serve immediately.raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, blackberries, etc.
Notes
🥡 Storage
- Store leftover cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days.
- If stacking cookies, place parchment or wax paper between the layers.
- For the freshest appearance, add the fruit just before serving whenever possible.
♨️ Reheating
- These cookies are served chilled or at room temperature and do not require reheating.
- Remove refrigerated cookies from the refrigerator about 15 to 20 minutes before serving for the best flavor and texture.
❄️ Freezing
- Freeze the baked cookies without frosting or fruit for up to 2 months.
- Wrap the cookies individually or separate layers with parchment paper before placing them in a freezer-safe container.
- Thaw at room temperature before frosting and decorating.
- Freezing assembled cookies is not recommended because the fruit will become watery after thawing.
💡 Tips for Best Results
- Bring the butter, cream cheese, egg, and sour cream to room temperature before mixing.
- Mix the cookie dough just until combined to keep the cookies soft.
- Do not overbake. The cookies should remain soft in the center.
- Use the higher amount of confectioners' sugar if you'll be using juicy fruit.
- Pat fruit dry before decorating to reduce excess moisture.
- Decorate the cookies shortly before serving for the prettiest presentation.
🍳 Alternate Cooking Methods
- Air fryer: Not recommended.
- Convection oven: Bake at 350°F and begin checking for doneness after 8 to 10 minutes.
♻️ Leftovers
- Even after a day or two, these cookies are still delicious straight from the refrigerator. If the fruit releases a little juice into the frosting, they'll still taste wonderful even if they're not quite as picture-perfect.
📝 Notes
- Betty Crocker sugar cookie mix was used when developing this recipe.
- Full-fat cream cheese provides the best flavor and texture.
- For the sturdiest frosting, use the full 6 cups of confectioners' sugar.
- Let everyone decorate their own cookies by setting out bowls of prepared fruit.
- Fresh fruit always provides the best texture and presentation.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 331kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 185mg | Potassium: 40mg | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 545IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 0.2mg
