Sugar Cookie Fruit Pizzas

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Sugar Cookie Fruit Pizzas feature soft, buttery cookies topped with sweet frosting, fresh fruit, and a shiny glaze for a colorful, delicious treat!

Prep Time30

Cook Time10

Total Time40

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American, Vegetarian

Keyword: Sugar Cookie Fruit Pizzas

Servings: cookies

Author: Chelsea Lords

Cost: $9.12

Equipment

Stand mixer with whisk attachment or a hand mixer

Ingredients

1 batch prepared sugar cookies see note 1

Frosting

1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese full-fat, brick-style, softened
5 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature
2-1/4 cups powdered sugar divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt

Topping

Fresh fruit and berries like strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, grapes, mandarin oranges, mango, pineapple, kiwi, etc.
1/3 cup apricot preserves
2 teaspoons water

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Instructions

Prepare your favorite sugar cookies and let them cool completely to room temperature.
Soften the cream cheese by removing it from the package and placing it on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave in 15–20 second bursts until it reaches room temperature (don’t melt, just soften).
Using a stand mixer with a whisk attachment (or hand mixer), cream together room-temperature butter and softened cream cheese on medium-speed until smooth. Add vanilla extract and salt. With the mixer running at low speed, gradually add 2 cups powdered sugar and beat until well combined and smooth. Taste and adjust frosting as desired, adding the last 1/4 cup powdered sugar if desired for a thicker/sweeter frosting. Refrigerate frosting for 20–30 minutes to allow it to firm up slightly and the flavors to meld.
Frost the cookies with even amounts of frosting. Arrange the fruit on top as desired. In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine jam and water. Microwave for 10–15 seconds and stir well. (If using marmalade, press it through a fine sieve first.)
Using a pastry brush, gently brush the jam mixture over the fruit. Serve cookies immediately or refrigerate them (covered). Store in the fridge and enjoy on the same day they are made.

Notes

Note 1: Here are a few options when it comes to the sugar cookie base of this recipe:

Homemade: Prepare your favorite sugar cookie recipe. These Soft Sugar Cookies are my favorite! If you’d prefer to make the base using cookie cutters, try this Cut Out Sugar Cookie Recipe.
Semi-homemade: Grab your favorite sugar cookie mix from the store and prepare those to package directions. Or grab prepared sugar cookie dough and bake up those cookies (if going this route, roll together 2 balls of dough to make a larger/thicker base to nicely hold the frosting and fruit).
Store-bought: Grab already made sugar cookies from your favorite local bakery or the bakery section of your local grocery store.

Storage: Store these fruit pizzas in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within the same day its made to ensure optimal taste and texture.

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