Description
These Mini Fruit Pizzas are a delightful and colorful summer dessert featuring a simple sugar cookie base topped with creamy vanilla frosting and fresh, sliced fruit. Easy to make and perfect for family gatherings, they combine a soft, sweet cookie crust with vibrant berries and kiwi for a refreshing finish.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 2 1/4 cups flour (gluten free if needed)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup sugar (coconut sugar if desired)
- Dash of salt
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup applesauce
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg
Toppings
- 1 package vanilla frosting
- 1-2 kiwis, peeled and sliced
- 1/2 cup raspberries
- 1/2 cup strawberries, sliced
- 1/2 cup blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Ingredients: Gather all your ingredients and preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready when your dough is mixed.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and a dash of salt. Stir evenly to distribute all the dry components.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Incorporate the melted coconut oil, olive oil, applesauce, vanilla extract, and egg into the bowl with dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly until a smooth dough forms.
- Chill the Dough: Refrigerate the dough for 15-20 minutes. This resting period helps the dough firm up, making it easier to handle and shape.
- Form Cookies and Bake: Scoop dough balls about 1 1/2 to 2 inches in diameter onto a greased baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Gently flatten each ball with a spoon to form a mini pizza base. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-17 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown.
- Prepare Fruit Toppings: While the cookies bake and cool, wash and slice the kiwis and strawberries. Have the raspberries and blueberries ready for assembling.
- Cool Cookies and Add Toppings: Allow the baked cookie bases to cool completely to prevent the frosting from melting. Once cooled, gently spread the vanilla frosting over each cookie and top with the sliced fruit for a colorful and fresh finish.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve these mini fruit pizzas as a wonderful, family-friendly dessert perfect for any summer occasion.
Notes
- Use gluten-free flour if you need these cookies to be gluten free.
- Substitute coconut sugar to make the recipe slightly healthier.
- Make sure the cookies are completely cool before frosting to prevent melting.
- Feel free to customize the fruit topping with any fresh seasonal fruit you prefer.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.