FestiveFruit Pizza Sugar Cookiesare made with super soft sour cream and a simple cream cheese frosting, then piled high with seasonal fruit. YUM!

fresh fruit atop fruit pizza cookies on a wooden board.

I love a soft sugar cookie. These are some of my tried and true sugar cookie/frosting recipes.Soft and Puffy Greek Yogurt Sugar Cookies,My Favorite Frosting for Sugar CookiesandGrandma Lucy’s Christmas Sugar Cookies.

My family loves fruit pizza sugar cookies because they are extra light, fluffy, and soft, but they also keep their shape well. A good sugar cookie recipe is always nice to have on hand for holidays andweekend treats. Enjoy these with a glass of milk, and you’ll really be in cookie heaven.

fruit pizza cookies without any toppings on parchment on a half sheet pan.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Easy to Make: Despite their impressive appearance, fruit pizza sugar cookies are relatively simple to make, requiring basic ingredients and minimal baking skills.
Fresh and Light: Compared to heavier desserts, these cookies feel lighter due to the fresh fruit topping, making them a refreshing treat, especially during warmer months.
Fun to Assemble: Decorating these cookies can be a creative and enjoyable activity, allowing for artistic expression in arranging the fruit toppings.
Great for Sharing: Their size and the ease of making a large batch make fruit pizza sugar cookies ideal for sharing with friends, family, or coworkers.

Recipe Ingredients

portion bowls each with digitally labeled raw ingredients to make Fruit pizza cookies.

For the Cookies:

Butter
Sugar
Egg
Vanilla extract
Sour cream
Flour
Baking powder
Baking soda

For the Frosting:

Butter
Cream cheese
Vanilla
Whipping Cream
Powdered sugar
Fresh seasonal fruit, for topping

See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

How To Make Sugar Cookie Fruit Pizzas

clear mixing bowl in the process of making fruit pizza cookie dough.

Step #1.Cream together butter and sugar until fluffy.

Step #2.Mix in egg, vanilla, and sour cream.

raw dough for fruit pizza cookies on parchment on a half sheet pan before being baked and topped.

Step #3.Gradually add flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to form a sticky dough. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 4-36 hours.

Step #4.After chilling, roll dough to 1/2 inch thickness on a floured surface and cut into shapes. Place on a lined baking sheet.

fruit pizza cookies on parchment on a half sheet pan.

Step #5.Bake at 350°F for 10-11 minutes until the bottoms are lightly browned. Let cool completely after baking.

Step #6.Make the frosting. Spread frosting on cooled cookies and top with bite-sized pieces of seasonal fruit.

Recipe FAQs

Do I need to chill sugar cookie dough?

Yes! You can’t skip chilling the dough. This is a must-do to get the cookies to roll out well and keep their shape. The great part is that you can chill them for 4 to 36 hours. It’s super easy to get these cookies to work with your schedule.

How do you get soft sugar cookies?

The secret to their super soft texture is Organic Valley sour cream. Don’t use reduced fat or fat-free products here, though – full fat is best.

What cookie cutters do you use?

I love this set of stainless steel biscuit/cookie cutters and used them for this recipe.

leaning stack of fruit pizza cookies with fresh fruit all around.

Expert Tips

Thechilling step is crucialfor easier handling of the dough and to prevent spreading while baking. For best results, ensure the dough is thoroughly chilled.
Use a variety of colors and textures for visual appeal and flavor balance. Consider fruits likestrawberries, kiwis, blueberries, and raspberriesfor a vibrant topping.
If the frosting is too thick, add cream or milkone tablespoon at a timeuntil you reach the desired consistency. If too thin, gradually mix in more powdered sugar.
Keep an eye on the thickness when rolling out your dough.A consistent 1/2 inch thickness ensures even baking and the perfect base for your toppings.
Allow the cookies to cool completely before frosting. Applying frosting to warm cookies can cause it to melt and make the decoration messy.
Assembled fruit pizza cookies arebest enjoyed the day they are made.However, you can store the unfrosted cookies in an airtight container for a few days and prepare the frosting and fruit topping just before serving.

What fruit goes best on top of fruit pizza?

You can use just about any fruit that you’d like on top. Strawberries and cherries in the spring, berries all summer long, and orange segments and pomegranate bits in the winter. Use what you like and what is in season.