Preparation Steps

• Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
• Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
• Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
• Divide the dough, flatten into discs, wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
• Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Roll out the dough to ¼ inch thickness on a floured surface and cut out cookies.
• Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
• Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
• Beat cream cheese and butter for the frosting until smooth and creamy.
• Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until smooth.
• Stir in vanilla and milk/cream until desired consistency is reached.
• Spread cream cheese frosting on each cooled cookie.
• Arrange fruit toppings on the frosted cookies.
• Warm apricot jam and brush over the fruit for a shiny glaze.
• Refrigerate decorated cookies for at least 30 minutes before serving.