Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp (5g) baking powder
- 1/4 tsp (1.5g) salt
- 8 oz (225g) Philadelphia cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp (28g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
- 1 tsp (5ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup (150g) fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup (150g) fresh blueberries
- 2 medium (120g) kiwis, peeled and sliced
- 1 can (400g) mandarin oranges, drained
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12x17 inch baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Gradually stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt until a soft dough forms. Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are just barely golden. Let the crust cool completely before frosting.
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened Philadelphia cream cheese and butter together until smooth and lump-free.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar one cup at a time on low speed. Stir in the vanilla extract and lemon juice.
- Increase the speed to medium-high and whip for 2 minutes until the frosting is airy and velvety.
- Spread the frosting evenly across the cooled cookie crust using an offset spatula, smoothing it all the way to the edges.
- Arrange the sliced strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, and mandarin oranges in concentric circles or a decorative pattern.