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Preheat oven to 350°F.
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Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper. Set aside.
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Place softened butter and granulated sugar into a large bowl. Use a mixer with a whisk attachment to mix the butter and sugar together on medium speed until pale and fluffy, for 1 minute.
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Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract, and continue to beat on medium speed until light and fluffy, 30 seconds to one minute.
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Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to bowl. Mix on low speed for about 1 minute to combine all ingredients and form a smooth dough.
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Transfer dough to center of the baking sheet. Dust hands with flour and pat dough into a disc approximately 1/2-inch thick and 8 inches in diameter.
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Bake the cookie on middle rack of oven until edges are golden brown and the center is puffy and matte, 19-21 minutes.
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Check to see that cookie is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed. Allow cookie to cool completely before frosting and decorating.
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While the cookie cools, make the frosting. Using a mixer with a whisk attachment, mix the cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
PRO TIP For a fast, casual, and healthier version of this, use vanilla Greek yogurt in lieu of frosting. For a more decorative cookie pizza, use frosting.
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Add powdered sugar and a small pinch of salt and mix on low until combined and no lumps remain. Add vanilla extract and heavy cream. Mix on medium-high speed until frosting is light and fluffy, 1-2 minutes.
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Refrigerate frosting until just prior to serving.
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Shortly before serving, slice the assorted fruit into bite-sized pieces.
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Remove frosting from refrigerator and spread it over the center of the cookie, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Arrange sliced fruit on top of frosting.
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Combine the apricot jam and water in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave the jam on high until it thins to a syrupy consistency, 30-40 seconds.
PRO TIP For a healthier and faster option, feel free to skip the apricot jam and serve immediately.
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Brush a thin layer of the apricot jam glaze over the fruit with a pastry brush.
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Slice and serve the fruit cookie pizza immediately. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for 1-2 days.