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Sugar cookie dough isn’t just for sugar cookies. Bright, playful and easy to assemble, this Christmas tree fruit sugar cookie turns a single giant cookie into a festive centerpiece you can decorate like a mini orchard. You shape chilled sugar cookie dough into a tall triangle, bake it until set, then cover the surface with soft green whipped cream. Jewel toned fruit becomes ornaments that pop against the creamy base. The look is bold, the steps are simple and this treat is pure fun.
This tree shaped Christmas dessert is perfect for the holidays. It’s a Christmas tree fruit pizza that pairs the appeal of sugar cookies with the sweetness of fresh fruits.
You might also like pesto puff pastry Christmas trees, melted snowman cookie bark or mint milano Christmas brownies.
Why You’ll Love It
Eye catching: A tree shape with glossy fruit looks instantly festive.
Simple build: One big cookie, quick whip and easy fruit trim.
Flexible flavors: Mix fruits you love to customize color and contrast.
Kid friendly: Rolling, frosting and decorating are fun to share.
Christmas Fruit Pizza Ingredients
A complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Sugar cookie dough: Bakes into a sturdy yet tender base that holds the frosting and fruit.
Fresh fruit: Strawberries, pineapple, grapes, kiwi and mandarin oranges add color, texture and natural sweetness.
Heavy cream: Whips into a soft topping that cushions the fruit and helps it stay put.
Powdered sugar: Sweetens the cream and gives a smooth, glossy finish.
Vanilla extract: Adds a warm bakery note that complements the fruit.
Green food coloring: Tints the whipped cream for a classic tree look.
How to Make a Christmas Tree Fruit Sugar Cookie
For more detailed instructions with weights and measurements, jump to the printable recipe card.
Shape the base: Soften the dough slightly, roll on parchment and form a tall triangle with neat edges.
Bake and cool: Bake until set and lightly golden, then cool completely on the pan before moving.
Whip the topping: Beat cold cream to soft peaks, add powdered sugar, vanilla and color, then whip to stiff peaks.
Frost the cookie: Spread a smooth layer of green cream over the cooled triangle.
Decorate with fruit: Halve and pat dry the fruit, then place pieces in rows or clusters for a tree effect.
Substitutions and Variations
Gluten free option: Use a gluten free sugar cookie dough and confirm decorations are gluten free.
Dairy free topping: Whip chilled coconut cream with powdered sugar and vanilla.
Berry bright: Swap in raspberries or blueberries for extra contrast.
Citrus zing: Grate a little lemon or orange zest into the whipped cream.
Serving Suggestions
With savory bites: Enjoy a orange and cranberry cheese ball or Christmas tree themed antipasto.
With sweet treats: Serve marshmallow pops and maybe some of these Santa treats too.
Something to sip? Enjoy this delicious Grinch green hot chocolate.
How to Store Jumbo Christmas Tree Sugar Cookie
Store: If you have leftovers, they will keep for a day but the sugar cookie will go a but soggy and the fruit pieces will start to dry out. You could make the cookie ahead and wrap it in plastic wrap. The whipped cream can also be made a day ahead, so long as you keep it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Then just assemble right before serving.
Freeze: I don’t recommend freezing this.
Top Tips
Dry the fruit: Pat pieces well so the topping stays smooth.
Chill the cream: Cold cream whips faster and holds shape longer.
Keep edges clean: Use a small offset spatula for sharp lines.
Cut smart: Use a long knife and wipe between cuts for tidy slices.
Christmas Tree Fruit Pizza Recipe FAQs
The great thing about this Christmas tree cookie is you can use any kind of dough you want. Whether that’s sugar cookie dough, chocolate chip cookie dough or another kind, pick your favourite. Just bear in mind some cookies come out softer than others and you will want a flat, smooth surface to add the frosting on to.
No. Leave it white for a snowy look or tint a lighter green for a softer shade.
Christmas Fruit Pizza Recipe
Christmas Tree Fruit Sugar Cookie
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 Package sugar cookie dough, pre-made or homemade
- 1 Cup strawberries
- 1 Cup pineapple
- 1 Cup grapes
- 1 Cup kiwi
- 1 Cup mandarin oranges
- 1 ½ Cups heavy cream
- ⅓ Cup powdered sugar
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 Teaspoon food coloring, green
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F.
- If using store-bought sugar cookie dough, open the package and break up the roll a bit and allow the dough to warm up to be more workable.
- Roll the dough into a smooth ball then sprinkle flour onto a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper and use a rolling pin to flatten out the dough.
- Begin creating a triangle shape by using the palm of your hands to pat the outsides of the dough inwards. You can stop here and just make a large triangle shape like a Christmas tree or you can create 3 layers of branches by pinching in a section close to the top and the center of the dough.
- It takes some time to shape, so work slowly and use flour as you go so the dough doesn’t become too sticky. Make sure there are no tears or rips in the cookie dough and that the cookie is rolled out to about ½ inch all the way throughout the cookie.
- Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until set.
- Remove the cookie from the oven and allow it to cool on the pan completely then carefully transfer it onto a cutting board or flat platter to decorate.
- While the Christmas tree cookie is cooling in the pan, make the whipped cream. In a large bowl, beat the cold heavy cream until soft peaks form, then add the vanilla, powdered sugar and green food coloring and whip until stiff.
- Use a spatula to frost the cooled cookie with the green whipped cream.
- Cut all your fruit in half and pat it dry so there is not much excess liquid on the fruit, then place the fruit on the whipped topping in a fun pattern.
Notes
Chill the cream: Cold cream whips faster and holds shape longer.
Keep edges clean: Use a small offset spatula for sharp lines.
Cut smart: Use a long knife and wipe between cuts for tidy slices.
Nutrition
This Christmas dessert pizza project keeps things cheerful and uncomplicated. You shape, bake and cool a single base, whip a quick topping and finish with bright fruit that brings instant color. The process is hands on without being fussy and the design invites creativity with every slice you place. Adjust the fruit to suit your palette and keep the lines clean for a polished look. A Christmas tree fruit sugar cookie delivers festive energy in an easy format.
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Bella Bucchiotti
Bella Bucchiotti is a Canadian-based syndicated food, travel, and lifestyle writer, photographer, and creator at xoxoBella. She founded xoxoBella in 2015, where she shares her love for food, dogs, sustainability, fitness, crafts, outdoor adventures, travel, and philanthropy to encourage others to run the extra mile, try new recipes, visit unfamiliar places, and stand for a cause. Bella creates stress-free and family-friendly recipes for weeknight dinners and festive feasts.
Loved this recipe. I will be making it again for sure! 🙂
My kids would love this one