Sweet Fruit Cookie Pizza Recipe

Ingredients

Sugar Cookie Crust

• ¾ cup butter softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt

Toppings

• 8 ounces cream cheese softened
• 2 tablespoons sour cream
• 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup whipped topping
• 3 to 4 cups assorted fresh fruit (such as berries, kiwi, grapes, and pineapple)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until smooth. Stir in the egg and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract until fully combined. Gradually add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, mixing until a cohesive dough forms.
3. Press the dough evenly onto the prepared baking sheet, forming an 8 by 13-inch rectangle. You want the dough spread uniformly to ensure even baking.
4. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until the outer edges are golden brown. Avoid over-baking to keep the crust soft. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely on the baking sheet.
5. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add sour cream, powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, stirring well to combine. Gently fold in the whipped topping until the mixture is light and fluffy.
6. Once the sugar cookie crust is completely cooled, spread the cream cheese topping evenly over the surface. Arrange the fresh fruit on top in a decorative pattern of your choice.
7. Refrigerate the assembled fruit pizza until ready to serve, allowing the topping to set and flavors to meld.

Notes

• Other Pan Size Options: Use a 12-inch round pizza pan and spread the dough about ½ inch from the pan's edge, or a 9×13-inch pan with the dough spread all the way to the edges.
• To make mini sugar cookie fruit pizzas, scoop portions of the dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, flatten slightly, and bake as directed.
• If using store-bought sugar cookie dough, use about one and a half 16-ounce tubes to achieve a thick crust.
• For best results, use a variety of fresh fruits such as strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, pineapple, and grapes for vibrant color and flavor contrast.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 slice | Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 150mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 24g