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Sugar Cookie Fruit Pizza Bars

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These easy dessert bars feature a soft sugar cookie base, creamy tangy frosting, and a colorful array of fresh fruit. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or any occasion where you want a fun, shareable treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk, as needed
  • 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 cup kiwi, peeled and sliced
  • 1 cup grapes, halved
  • 1/2 cup mandarin orange segments
  • 1/2 cup raspberries or blackberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal, or grease the pan well.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes). Add egg and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; beat until combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing on low until just combined. If dough is sticky, add flour 1 tablespoon at a time.
  4. Press dough evenly into prepared pan. Smooth top with spatula or hands. Bake 18-22 minutes, until edges are lightly golden and center is set. Do not overbake.
  5. Let cookie base cool in pan for 30 minutes, then lift out using parchment. Cool completely on wire rack before frosting.
  6. For frosting: In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/4 cup butter until smooth and creamy (about 2 minutes). Add powdered sugar and vanilla; beat on low to combine, then on high for 1 minute until fluffy. Add milk as needed for spreadability.
  7. Spread frosting evenly over cooled cookie base.
  8. Arrange sliced strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, grapes, oranges, and raspberries over frosting. Press gently so fruit sticks. Toss fruit in lemon juice if making ahead.
  9. Refrigerate bars for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
  10. Lift bars out of pan using parchment overhang. Slice into squares or rectangles with a sharp knife, wiping knife between cuts for neat edges.
  11. Serve chilled or at cool room temperature.

Notes

For best results, chill bars before slicing. Pat fruit dry before topping to prevent runny frosting. You can use store-bought sugar cookie dough for a shortcut. Swap fruits based on season. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. For dairy-free, use plant-based cream cheese and butter. Toss fruit in lemon juice to keep it fresh.

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