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Perfect Mini American Flag Fruit Pizzas Easy Patriotic Sugar Cookie Recipe

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These mini fruit pizzas feature a buttery sugar cookie base topped with a light cream cheese spread and fresh strawberries and blueberries arranged to resemble the American flag. Perfect for patriotic celebrations and summer gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream or whole milk
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced thin
  • ½ cup fresh blueberries
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon apricot jam (warmed and strained)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until smooth and creamy.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Form dough into a disc, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Roll out chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about ¼ inch thickness. Cut out 3-inch circles and place 2 inches apart on baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are light golden brown. Let cool completely on wire racks.
  9. Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add heavy cream or milk gradually until spreadable.
  10. Spread cream cheese topping on each cooled cookie. Arrange sliced strawberries in horizontal stripes and scatter blueberries in the top left corner to mimic the American flag.
  11. Optional: Warm apricot jam with a teaspoon of water, strain, and lightly glaze the fruit with a small brush.
  12. Chill assembled fruit pizzas for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Notes

Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes to prevent spreading and maintain cookie shape. Use room temperature cream cheese for smooth spreading. Pat fruit dry before arranging to avoid soggy cookies. Apricot glaze adds a shiny finish and helps preserve freshness. Cookies can be baked ahead and stored at room temperature; assemble fruit pizzas just before serving.

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