Egg Fruit Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting and Fresh Berries Recipe
Delight in these colorful Egg Fruit Cookies that combine classic sugar cookie dough with a creamy cream cheese frosting and a vibrant topping of assorted fresh berries and fruits. Perfect for springtime gatherings or Easter celebrations, these festive cookies feature a soft, buttery base topped with a luscious frosting and a medley of juicy, chopped fruits for a refreshing twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 16 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 package sugar cookie dough mix or your favorite sugar cookie recipe
Frosting
- 8 ounces Brick Cream Cheese, softened
- 6 tablespoons Butter, softened
- 2 cups confectioner’s sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Topping
- Assorted berries and fruit: blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, kiwis, mandarin oranges (chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare Dough: Follow the package or your preferred recipe instructions to prepare the sugar cookie dough.
- Shape Cookies: Roll the dough out to approximately ¼ inch thickness on a lightly floured surface, then use an egg-shaped cookie cutter to cut out each cookie.
- Bake Cookies: Place the cut-out cookies on a baking sheet and bake according to the package or recipe directions, typically about 12-15 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool Cookies: Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and transfer them to a wire cooling rack to cool completely before frosting.
- Make Frosting: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together with an electric mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add Flavor and Sugar: Mix in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Gradually add the confectioner’s sugar, mixing well after each addition until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Prepare Fruit: Chop the assorted berries and fruit into small pieces suitable for decorating the cookies.
- Frost Cookies: Spread a thick layer of the cream cheese frosting evenly over each cooled cookie.
- Decorate Cookies: Generously top each frosted cookie with the chopped fruit and berries for color and flavor.
- Serve: These cookies are best served immediately to maintain the freshness of the fruit. If preparing ahead, frost the cookies but add fresh fruit just before serving to avoid sogginess.
Notes
- If making ahead, bake and frost the cookies but add the fruit topping only right before serving to prevent sogginess.
- Pat fruit dry with paper towels if it is particularly juicy to avoid making the cookies soggy.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days without fruit toppings.
- For a dairy-free version, use cream cheese and butter substitutes suitable for your dietary needs.
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