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Fresh Mini Fruit Pizza Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

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These fresh mini fruit pizza cookies feature a soft cookie base topped with creamy tangy cream cheese frosting and juicy fresh kiwi slices, making a light, colorful, and easy-to-make treat perfect for snacks or gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces (227 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup (57 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 to 1 1/2 cups (120–180 g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 medium fresh kiwis, peeled and thinly sliced
  • Optional additional fresh fruit: strawberries, blueberries, or peach slices

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes with an electric mixer.
  4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Scoop dough by rounded tablespoons onto the baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart. Flatten gently to about 2-inch diameter cookies.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft.
  8. Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  9. While cookies cool, beat cream cheese and softened butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice, mixing until creamy. Adjust sweetness to taste.
  10. Spread a generous layer of cream cheese frosting on each cooled cookie.
  11. Arrange thin slices of fresh kiwi on top of the frosting. Add other fruit slices if desired.
  12. Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes to allow frosting to set slightly.

Notes

If frosting is too soft, chill it for 10 minutes before spreading. Make sure cookies are completely cooled before frosting to prevent melting. Use firm ripe kiwi to avoid sogginess. Optionally brush fruit with warmed apricot jam for a glossy finish. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free blend and adjust dough consistency. For dairy-free, use dairy-free cream cheese and butter substitutes.

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