Go Back Email Link
–+ servings
Fruit Pizza Cookies

Fruit Pizza Cookies

These Fruit Pizza Cookies feature soft, chewy sugar cookies topped with a fluffy cream cheese frosting and a colorful assortment of fresh fruit. They're easy to customize, perfect for parties, baby showers, summer gatherings, or holidays, and taste just like classic fruit pizza in a fun, handheld dessert.
Hit the Rating button
Print Pin
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Author: Anne Carter
Servings: 18 cookies

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Sugar Cookies

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

For the Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2½ cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk

For the Fruit Topping

  • 1 cup strawberries diced
  • ½ cup blueberries
  • ½ cup raspberries
  • 2 kiwi peeled and diced
  • ½ cup mandarin orange segments well drained
  • ¼ cup blackberries halved (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
    In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes
  • Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
    Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix just until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
    In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt
  • Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart. Gently flatten each mound slightly with the bottom of a glass. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, until the edges are just set and the centers still look soft
    Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart
  • Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack. Cool completely before frosting.
  • To make the frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy. Gradually mix in the powdered sugar, vanilla, and heavy cream until light and fluffy.
    To make the frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy
  • Spread a generous layer of frosting over each cooled cookie using an offset spatula.
    Spread a generous layer of frosting over each cooled cookie using an offset spatula
  • Arrange the fresh fruit over the frosting, mixing colors and shapes for a bright, decorative finish. Serve immediately or chill for about 30 minutes before serving for an even firmer frosting
    Serve Fruit Pizza Cookies

Notes

  • Use room-temperature butter and cream cheese for the smoothest frosting.
  • Pat juicy fruits like strawberries and mandarin oranges dry before decorating to prevent excess moisture.
  • Decorate the cookies shortly before serving for the freshest appearance.
  • The sugar cookies can be baked up to 2 days ahead and stored in an airtight container.
  • Store assembled cookies in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • Swap the fruit with peaches, grapes, pineapple, cherries, or mango depending on the season.
Keyword Fruit Pizza Cookies, party dessert