Delightful Sugar Cookie Fruit Tarts for Summertime Fun

These Sugar Cookie Fruit Tarts are a delightful summertime treat that combines soft cookies with cream cheese frosting and fresh fruits.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 12

Chilling Time 30

Total Time 1 12

Servings: 12 tarts

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Calories: 210

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Sugar Cookies

1/2 cup butter softened; can use margarine as a substitute.
1/2 cup vegetable oil can substitute with melted coconut oil.
1/2 cup granulated sugar and additional for coating; use brown sugar for a chewier cookie.
1 large egg acts as a binder; can substitute with a flax egg for a vegan option.
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract use almond extract for a different flavor.
2.5 cups flour can substitute with gluten-free flour.
1/2 teaspoon salt balances sweetness.
1/2 teaspoon baking soda helps cookies rise.
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar stabilizes egg and activates baking soda.

For the Cream Cheese Frosting

8 ounces cream cheese softened; can substitute with mascarpone.
1/2 cup powdered sugar

For the Toppings

12 ounces raspberries provides freshness.
1 pound strawberries cut in half for presentation.
12 ounces blueberries adds sweetness.

Equipment

Mixing bowl
Electric mixer
Cookie scoop
Baking Sheet
Wire Rack

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, cream together butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Beat in vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract.
In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients.
Portion dough into round balls, roll in sugar, and place on a lined baking sheet, flattening each gently.
Bake cookies for about 12 minutes until edges are set. Let them cool completely on a wire rack.
In a clean mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Frost cooled cookies with this mixture.
Top each frosted cookie with fresh fruits, arranging them beautifully for presentation.
Chill the decorated tarts in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tartCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 45mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 350IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh seasonal fruits and allow cookies to cool completely before frosting.

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