Ingredients
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- 1 cup salted butter (cut into cubes)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 whole egg
- 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)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cubed butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and mix well.
- Gradually incorporate baking powder and flour until a dough forms.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the prepared sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for approximately 10 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges. Let cool on wire racks.
- For the frosting, beat together room-temperature butter and cream cheese until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar until smooth.
- Once cookies are completely cooled, spread frosting generously on each cookie and top with fresh fruits.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking for thicker cookies. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for optimal mixing. Use only fresh fruits to enhance flavor; avoid canned varieties.
