The perfect summer dessert! You could make a large one and cut it up, but these mini fruit pizzas are fun! I always buy too much fruit, especially at road side stands, and this is a great way to use it up before it gets too ripe. We actually picked these blueberries at a local farm here in Virginia last week, just in time for a festive dessert for the 4th of July! Mini fruit pizzas are so easy to whip up and are always a hit. Make a big batch and bring them to your next summer potluck or get-together!
More summer recipes you’ll want to try!
Red, White, and Blue Mini Fruit Pizzas
Ruby and Kaylee helped me make a big batch to bring to our 4th of July BBQ with cousins. They did such a great job, making each cookie unique. We stuck with blueberries and strawberries, but bananas are another great patriotic themed fruit.
Mini Fruit Pizzas (Cookie and Frosting Recipes Below)
Bakery Style Sugar Cookie Recipe
Every family has a favorite sugar cookie recipe. We had one that we used for years and it was great, but I wanted one that rivaled the delicious sugar cookies that we get at a local bakery in Yuba City. Soft, nicely shaped, cooked through and not brown or crispy on the edges.
Ingredients
- 1 c . butter softened
- 1/2 c . shortening
- 1 1/2 c . sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 tsp . vanilla
- 2 tsp . almond extract
- 4 c . flour
- 1/2 c . corn starch
- 2 tsp . baking powder
Instructions
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In a large mixing bowl combine butter, shortening and sugar. Beat until fluffy. Turn mixer down and add egg, vanilla and almond extract. Add baking powder. Sift in and flour and cornstarch until mixed thoroughly (1-2 minutes).
- Lightly flour your working surface and shape dough into a large ball.
- No refrigeration necessary.
- Roll dough out to desired thickness (I usually do 1/4- 3/8″) and cut into shapes. Add flour to dough if it feels too sticky but a nice soft dough is what you want. Carefully transfer cut out cookie shapes with a spatula to a baking sheet. Bake baking sheets at 325 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Cookies will be soft. Let sit on baking sheet for 5 minutes before carefully moving to a cooling rack. Cool completely before frosting.
- It’s best to put uncooked cookies on cold baking sheets before baking to keep the dough firm. If you have enough baking sheets to not have to re-use them between batches that is the best way to go. Otherwise, just make sure the baking sheet has cooled completely before putting more cookies on it.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can you make fruit pizzas ahead of time?
Yes, you can make the mini fruit pizzas a few hours in advance, but hold off on adding the fruits like bananas or others that will brown quickly until right before ready to serve.
How many cookies does this recipe make?
About 3 dozen (4″) sugar cookies.
What are the best frosting recipes to use for mini fruit pizzas?
These two are my favorite:
Marshmallow Fluff and Cream Cheese Frosting:
6 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 c. marshmallow fluff
Beat the cream cheese and marshmallow fluff with an electric mixer until fluffy. Spread over cooled cookies.
Buttercream Sugar Cookie Frosting
1/2 c. butter, softened
3 c. powdered sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
3-4 T. milk
Beat or whisk ingredients until smooth. Spread over cooled cookies.
Here is a collection of the best fruit recipes to try from Taste of Home.
SmileMonsters says
May 27, 2011 at 2:12 pmShare these at Fun For Kids Friday too! They look really tasty.
http://smilemonsters.blogspot.com/2011/05/fun-for-kids-friday_26.html
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Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says
May 27, 2011 at 5:12 pmyum! i loved making these when i was younger! 🙂 so good and a great way to get kids to eat fruit!
Pamela says
June 4, 2011 at 8:49 pmOh yum. We had fruit with the marshmallow dip last night for dinner. I love fruit pizza but for 3 it just gets wasted. With the option of making them individual I think it would work better for our menus.
Vivian says
June 4, 2011 at 11:00 pmAll I can say is YUMMMMMMMMM!!!
Mommy Minded says
June 4, 2011 at 11:16 pmI LOVE this idea!
Megan
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Art For Little Hands says
June 5, 2011 at 4:44 amMy mom used to make fruit pizzas. I loved them. I think I will do this tomorrow for our snack! Thanks for reminding me of my past. I can’t wait to do it again.
Carole says
June 5, 2011 at 5:53 amI love, love, LOVE this idea! We are definitely doing this tomorrow! I love your blog and was happy to become a follower. Please stop by my blog (I’m a novice and sometimes don’t know what I’m doing. LOL) and continue with the wonderful ideas!
http://thejubileecircus.blogspot.com
Please Do Not Feed The Animals. says
June 5, 2011 at 9:34 pmThanks for this! I think I will make this the next time I have playgroup at my house then let the kids all decorate their own. Lovely idea.
Emily says
June 6, 2011 at 6:42 amthese looks so delicious!!!Come on over this week and link to my Tasty Tuesday party! http://nap-timecreations.blogspot.com/
Jessica @ My World - Made By Hand says
June 6, 2011 at 3:17 pmYum yum…I would love it if you would participate in my Red, White & Blue Roundup this July. You can find the details on my right sidebar.
Jessica
http://myworldmadebyhand.blogspot.com
Corrina says
June 11, 2011 at 2:18 amGreat idea! This is cooler than the big fruit pizza cookie. I’m going to try this next time.
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Chrissy says
June 11, 2011 at 3:26 amYUM! Thanks for sharing!
Visiting from TT&J 🙂
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Jessica @ Barefoot by the Sea says
June 11, 2011 at 11:40 amThis looks adorable and what a fabulous Summer treat! Thanks for the idea and sharing! I’m your newest follower – can’t wait to look around at your sight more! Come visit me too if you want!
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Have a great weekend!
Jessica @ Barefoot by the Sea says
June 11, 2011 at 11:40 amThis looks adorable and what a fabulous Summer treat! Thanks for the idea and sharing! I’m your newest follower – can’t wait to look around at your sight more! Come visit me too if you want!
http://www.barefootbysea.blogspot.com
Have a great weekend!
Stephanie Lynn @Under the Table and Dreaming says
June 15, 2011 at 12:56 amBrandi – The mini pizzas look really good! I love idea of the fruit – yummy! Thanks so much for linking to the Sunday Showcase Party. I am a little behind commenting – but I have featured this last week. Hope you are having a wonderful week ~ Stephanie Lynn
{nifty thrifty things} says
June 17, 2011 at 4:14 pmThese look like so much fun and so delicious!
Thank you so much for linking this up to {nifty thrifty sunday} last week!
xoxo,
Vanessa
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Heather Kinnaird says
June 29, 2013 at 12:41 amwhat a cute fourth of july idea!