Ingredients
- 1 cup salted butter (cut into cubes)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 whole egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 8 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature)
- 1 pound powdered sugar
- Fresh fruit (berries, kiwi, banana, mandarin oranges, etc.)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together the salted butter and granulated sugar until creamy. Add egg and extracts; mix well.
- Gradually incorporate flour and baking powder until combined, forming a soft dough.
- Scoop out roughly 3 tablespoons of dough; roll into balls and flatten slightly. Chill for 5 minutes.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until lightly golden; cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Make frosting by mixing cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Frost cooled cookies generously with cream cheese frosting and top with fresh fruit.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Feel free to experiment with different fruits based on seasonal availability. For thicker frosting, gradually add more powdered sugar until desired consistency is reached.