Fruit Pizza Cookies Recipe

Ben Carraoli

I absolutely fell in love with making these Fruit Pizza Cookies the first time I tried them. They’re fun, colorful, and perfect for any occasion.

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Total Time 37

Calories: 200

1 cup butter softened
1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 egg yolk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon salt
8 ounces cream cheese softened
6 tablespoons butter softened
2 –3 cups powdered sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Zest of 1 lemon
Fresh fruit such as blueberries strawberries, kiwi, mandarin oranges, or pineapple

Preheat your oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then add the egg, yolk, and vanilla. Mixing thoroughly ensures soft and flavorful cookies.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt. This ensures even distribution of leavening agents so your cookies bake uniformly.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet mix and stir just until combined. Use a cookie scoop to portion dough and chill for 10 minutes; this prevents spreading during baking.
Bake cookies at 350°F for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Let them cool completely before frosting to avoid melting the cream cheese layer.
Whip cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and lemon zest until smooth. Spread frosting generously and top with fresh fruit, arranging colors for a beautiful presentation.