Fruit Cookies
Who doesn’t enjoy a pleasant surprise? Clear 70 degree weather when it’s supposed to rain. An unexpected package in the mailbox. A call from an old beloved friend. Even the smallest unforeseen blessings can make my day. These playful Fruity Pillow Cookies have an element of surprise that could be just the thing to lift the spirits of a friend this week! Enclosed in tender vanilla cookie lies a hidden layer colorful fruit filled goodness. Just like spring flowers peeping through the grass, the surprise filling peaks through the cracks on top. You can flavor the interior of these Fruit Cookies to your liking and color them to match any themed party. Fruity Pillow Cookies make charming and fun edible gift!
Fruit Cookies Ingredients
All-purpose flour Baking powder Salt Unsalted butter, softened Granulated sugar + extra for pressing Egg Vanilla extract Thick jam Food coloring
How to Make Fruit-Filled Pillow Cookies
These cute and colorful cookies are a wonderful treat for parties, and also make a fabulous edible gift!
Get the Full (Printable) Fruit Cookie Recipe with Measurements and Tips Below!
Recipe Variations
Add sprinkles to the top of each cookie. Drizzle the top of each cookie with cookie icing or glaze. Swap the fruit jam for Nutella chocolate hazelnut spread for chocolatey pillow cookies. Skip the food coloring for more naturally-made cookies.
Can I Freeze Fruit Cookies?
Sure, you can! Place the cookies in a gallon freezer bag, or an airtight container, and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
Gluten-Free or Dairy-Free Cookies?
You can make this fruit cookie recipe as both a gluten free and/or dairy free recipe. Swap the wheat flour for your favorite GF baking mix. Then swap the butter for a plant-based alternative.
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