Casino Night Mini Fruit Pizzas

**Prepare the Cookie Base (Prep: 20 minutes, Chill: 1 hour):** In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and white sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, mixing until just combined. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour, one tablespoon at a time. Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow it to firm up.

**Shape and Bake the Cookies (Prep: 15 minutes, Bake: 6-8 minutes):** Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly flour a clean surface. Roll out the chilled dough to approximately 1/4 inch thickness. Use a pizza cutter or knife to cut the dough into squares and rectangles to mimic playing cards and dice shapes. Place the cookies about 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.

**Bake the Cookies (6-8 minutes):** Bake in the preheated oven for 6 to 8 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool completely on the baking sheets before frosting.

**Prepare the Cream Cheese Frosting (Prep: 10 minutes):** While the cookies are cooling, prepare the frosting. In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese and confectioners' sugar together until smooth and creamy. Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until well combined. Ensure the frosting is light and airy.

**Assemble the Mini Fruit Pizzas (Prep: 15 minutes):** Once the cookies are completely cool, spread a thin, even layer of the cream cheese frosting over each cookie. Decorate the rectangular cookies with strawberry slices to resemble hearts (or other card suits). Use blueberries to create the dots on the square cookies, mimicking dice. Be creative with your designs!

**Chill and Serve:** Refrigerate the finished mini fruit pizzas until ready to serve. They are best enjoyed cold, allowing the flavors to meld together. These can be served immediately after frosting but chilling them improves the taste!