Description
A fun and festive Easter treat, these colorful fruit pizzas are easy to make and perfect for celebrating with family and friends.
Ingredients
* 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
* 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
* 2 large eggs
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
* 1 teaspoon baking powder
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
* 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, softened
* 2 cups powdered sugar
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 1-2 tablespoons milk
* Strawberries, sliced
* Blueberries
* Kiwi, peeled and sliced
* Mandarin orange segments
* Green grapes, halved
* Red grapes, halved
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, then vanilla.
3. Whisk together dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, salt). Gradually add to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
4. Divide dough, flatten into disks, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.
5. Roll out dough between parchment paper to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut out egg shapes with a cookie cutter.
6. Transfer cutouts to baking sheets. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely.
7. Make frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, then vanilla. Add milk if needed for consistency.
8. Frost cooled cookies and decorate with fruit in an Easter egg design. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
Use store-bought sugar cookie dough for a shortcut. Substitute whipped cream or vanilla yogurt for a lighter frosting. Get creative with the fruit decorations! Freeze undecorated cookies for later use. Brush the cookies with melted chocolate before frosting to prevent a soggy crust.