Sweet Fruit Tarts

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   THE ULTIMATE SUGAR COOKIE!

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   Combine powdered sugar and butter. Add the eggs, flour, vanilla, baking soda, cream of tartar and mix thoroughly.

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   Split into two large balls and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or until firm.

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   Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

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   Before rolling out the dough, be sure to sprinkle the area with confectioners sugar to prevent the dough from sticking. Using a rolling pin, flatten out sections of the dough to about 1/8 inch thick. Using a cookie cutter, cut out shapes and place on a cookie sheet.

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   Bake for about 14 - 18 minutes or until a light golden brown. DO NOT OVERBAKE! Remove from oven and cool.

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   Wash and dry the fruit. You can use almost any type, strawberries, blueberries, peaches, apples, oranges, grapes, kiwi, etc. Cut fruit into bite-sized pieces and set aside.

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   Make Cream Cheese Frosting (yum)

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   8 oz. Cream Cheese

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    2 tablespoons butter

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    1 teaspoons vanilla

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    1 cups confectioners sugar

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    Mix thoroughly and spread about a tablespoon on top of each cookie. Now arrange the fruit on top of the cream cheese. Sprinkle with mini chocolate chips and drizzle melted semi-sweet chocolate over all.

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    This recipe will make 2 - 3 dozen cookies depending on the size cookie cutter you use.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.