Description
Fruit Pizza Cookies are bite-sized treats featuring a crisp cookie base topped with a creamy plant-based spread and a vibrant medley of fresh fruits. These colorful cookies balance soft, fruity, and slightly tangy flavors, making them a perfect snack or dessert for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Base
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup natural sugar
- 1/2 cup soft (plant-based) butter
- 1 tsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (natural)
Creamy Spread and Topping
- 1/2 cup creamy (plant-based) spread
- 1 cup fresh fruits (strawberries, kiwi, blueberries, mango), sliced into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tbsp natural gelling agent mixed with 1 tbsp grape juice
Instructions
- Prepare the cookie dough: In a mixing bowl, cream together the soft (plant-based) butter and natural sugar until fluffy. Add the vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural) and vanilla extract (natural), then gradually mix in the all-purpose flour and baking powder until a smooth dough forms.
- Shape and bake the cookies: Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a lined baking sheet, flattening each slightly. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12 to 15 minutes until edges turn golden. Allow the cookies to cool completely to set the base.
- Prepare the creamy spread: While the cookies cool, whip the creamy (plant-based) spread until smooth and fluffy to make spreading easier.
- Add the creamy spread to cookies: Once fully cooled, generously spread the creamy topping on each cookie creating a base layer for the fruit.
- Arrange fresh fruit toppings: Artfully arrange the sliced fresh fruits on top of the creamy spread. Lightly brush the fruit with the natural gelling agent mixed with grape juice to add shine and freshness.
Notes
- Chill cookie dough for 30 minutes to prevent spreading and keep cookies thick.
- Use fresh, ripe fruits for best flavor and texture contrast.
- Ensure cookies are completely cool before adding toppings to prevent melting.
- Brush fruit lightly with natural gelling agent to maintain gloss and freshness.
- Store cookies layered with parchment paper in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Fruit Pizza Cookies, plant-based cookies, fresh fruit cookies, bite-sized dessert, colorful cookies
