Egg Fruit Cookies
Sweet egg-shaped sugar cookies topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting and fresh, colorful fruits. Perfect as a festive dessert or Easter treat with a balanced combination of tangy and sweet flavors.
Equipment
- 1 Egg Shaped Cookie Cutter
Ingredients
- 1 package sugar cookie dough mix or your favorite recipe
- 8 ounces brick cream cheese softened
- 6 tablespoons butter softened
- 2 cups confectioner's sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Assorted berries and fruit blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, kiwis, mandarin oranges
Instructions
- Prepare sugar cookie dough according to package or recipe directions.
- Roll dough to about 1/4 inch thickness and cut out egg-shaped cookies using the cookie cutter.
- Bake cookies following the recommended time and temperature on the package or recipe.
- Remove cookies from oven and allow them to cool completely on a cooling rack.
- Make the frosting by mixing softened cream cheese and butter with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- Add vanilla extract, a pinch of salt, then gradually mix in confectioner's sugar until smooth.
- Chop berries and fruit into small pieces for decorating.
- Frost each cooled cookie with a thick layer of cream cheese frosting.
- Decorate frosted cookies with chopped fruit and berries.
- Serve immediately or add fruit just before serving if preparing ahead.
Notes
- Cookies can be baked and frosted ahead, but add fresh fruit just before serving to prevent sogginess.
- Pat fruit dry with paper towels if it has excess juice for best results.
- Use cream cheese frosting for a rich and smooth texture.