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Rainbow Fruit Sugar Cookies

Delicious Rainbow Fruit Sugar Cookies for Every Celebration

These Rainbow Fruit Sugar Cookies are a vibrant and customizable treat perfect for any gathering.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 59 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 2 Eggs Use flax eggs for a vegan option
  • 1 cup Sugar Consider brown sugar for a deeper flavor
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Swap with maple extract for a new twist
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract Omit if allergic
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Do not substitute with baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt Table salt can be used
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour Use gluten-free flour mix for gluten-free version
For the Frosting
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Opt for vegan cream cheese for a dairy-free option
  • ½ cup Powdered Sugar Substitute with coconut sugar for a less processed choice
For Topping
  • Fresh Fruits e.g., strawberries, raspberries, kiwi, mango, orange, blackberries

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Wire rack
  • Spatula
  • piping bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat 1 cup of softened unsalted butter and 1 cup of sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes. Then, add 2 eggs along with 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract and 1 teaspoon of almond extract, mixing until well combined. Gradually incorporate 1 teaspoon of baking powder, ½ teaspoon of kosher salt, and 3 cups of all-purpose flour until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms. Cover and chill the dough for 20 minutes.
  2. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C), and prepare your baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper. Using a cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of the chilled cookie dough onto the prepared sheets, leaving space between each for spreading. Alternatively, roll out the dough and cut into festive shapes. Bake for 7-9 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft. Allow the cookies to cool on the sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  3. For the cream cheese frosting, beat together 8 ounces of softened cream cheese and ½ cup of unsalted butter in a medium bowl until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Gradually add 2 cups of powdered sugar, mixing until smooth. Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla and a pinch of salt for added flavor. Adjust the consistency with a tablespoon of milk if needed.
  4. Once the cookies are completely cooled, generously frost each one with the cream cheese frosting using a spatula or a piping bag for decorative flair. For the finishing touch, top each frosted cookie with an assortment of fresh fruits like strawberries, kiwi, and blackberries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Follow expert tips for best results, including chilling the dough and ensuring the butter is softened for the perfect texture.

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