Fruit Pizza Cookies are mini sugar cookies topped with cream cheese frosting and colorful fresh fruit. I love how they bring the classic fruit pizza concept into perfectly portioned bites, making them ideal for parties, showers, or a fun treat at home.

Why I Love This Recipe

I love this recipe because it’s both easy and impressive. The sugar cookies are soft and buttery, the frosting is rich and tangy, and the fresh fruit gives a juicy burst of flavor. I also like that I can customize each cookie with different fruits based on what I have on hand or the season. They look beautiful on a platter and always get compliments.

Ingredients

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For the Sugar Cookies:

salted butter, cut into cubes
granulated sugar
egg
vanilla extract
almond extract
baking powder
all-purpose flour

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

salted butter, room temperature
cream cheese, room temperature
powdered sugar
vanilla extract

For the Topping:

fresh fruit (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, kiwi, bananas, mandarin oranges, grapes, peaches, mangoes, pineapple)

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until smooth.
Add in the egg, vanilla, and almond extract and mix well.
Stir in the flour and baking powder until a soft dough forms.
Scoop out about 3 tablespoons of dough per cookie, roll into balls, and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment.
Flatten each dough ball gently with a glass.
Chill the dough on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to help them hold their shape.
Bake for 8–10 minutes, then let them cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

To make the frosting:

Beat together the butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until thick and smooth.
Once the cookies are fully cooled, spread each with a generous layer of frosting.

To decorate:

Top with fresh fruit and gently press the fruit into the frosting.
Store in the fridge until ready to serve.

Servings and Timing

Servings: 18 cookies
Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

Variations

Swap the almond extract for more vanilla if I want a simpler flavor.
Use tropical fruit like mango, pineapple, and coconut for a summery twist.
Stick with berries only for a red, white, and blue patriotic theme.
Add a drizzle of melted white chocolate over the fruit for a fancier look.
Make smaller cookies for bite-sized party treats.

Storage/Reheating

I store finished cookies in the fridge for up to 1 week in a single layer or with parchment in between layers. If I want to prep ahead, I bake the cookies and make the frosting a day in advance, then decorate right before serving. I don’t recommend freezing with fruit, but the plain cookies freeze well for up to 3 months. I thaw them at room temperature before frosting.

FAQs

How do I keep the fruit from making the frosting runny?

I pat the fruit dry with a paper towel before placing it on the cookies. Moisture is the main culprit, so I avoid overly juicy fruit or apply just before serving.

Can I use store-bought sugar cookie dough?

Yes, I can use store-bought dough for convenience. I just bake according to the package and continue with frosting and fruit.

What’s the best fruit to use?

I prefer fruits that hold up well, like berries, kiwi, and grapes. I avoid fruit that browns quickly, like bananas or apples, unless I serve them immediately.

Can I make these cookies the night before?

Yes, I often make them a day ahead. I just store them in the fridge in a single layer to keep the fruit fresh.

Do I have to chill the dough before baking?

Yes, even a short chill helps the cookies hold their shape and prevents spreading too much in the oven.

Conclusion

These Fruit Pizza Cookies are always a hit. I love how easy they are to make and how impressive they look with colorful fresh fruit on top. They’re perfect for any event or just a fun way to enjoy a classic dessert in cookie form.

Fruit Pizza Cookies

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Author: Sue
Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Yield: 18 cookies
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

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Description

Mini sugar cookies topped with a tangy cream cheese frosting and fresh, colorful fruit, bringing the classic fruit pizza into delightful, single-serve bites.

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until smooth.
Add in the egg, vanilla, and almond extract and mix well.
Stir in the flour and baking powder until a soft dough forms.
Scoop about 3 tablespoons of dough per cookie, roll into balls, and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Flatten each dough ball gently with a glass.
Chill the dough on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
Bake for 8–10 minutes, then cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
To make the frosting, beat together butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and thick.
Once cookies are fully cooled, spread a generous layer of frosting on each.
Top with fresh fruit and gently press the fruit into the frosting.
Store in the fridge until ready to serve.