Description
Egg Fruit Cookies are a delightful and vibrant treat that bring joy to any occasion, especially during festive celebrations like Easter. With a sweet sugar cookie base topped with an array of fresh fruits and a creamy frosting, these cookies are as fun to make as they are to eat. Perfect for family gatherings, kids’ parties, or just a sweet indulgence, they offer endless opportunities for creativity in decoration.
Ingredients
Scale
- Sugar cookie dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 8 ounces softened cream cheese
- 6 tablespoons softened butter
- 2 cups confectioner's sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Assorted fresh fruits (blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, kiwis, mandarin oranges)
Instructions
- Prepare the sugar cookie dough according to package instructions or your favorite recipe. Roll it out on a floured surface until about ¼ inch thick.
- Use an egg-shaped cookie cutter to create cookie shapes and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake the cookies according to package directions until lightly golden brown. Allow them to cool on the baking sheet briefly before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Once completely cooled, mix the cream cheese, softened butter, confectioner's sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth. Spread this frosting over each cookie and decorate with fresh fruit.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg