Enjoy these fabulous patriotic desserts. These recipes will make any gathering sweet and most importantly your guests will love these adorable and tasty treats!
A chewy red velvet blondie crust is topped with luscious (no bake!) vanilla cheesecake for an irresistible dessert. For a star-spangled finish, top each slice with a blue candy melt star.
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Boxed cake mix and instant pudding make whipping up these bright whoopie pies a cinch! Filled with fluffy frosting, these little sandwiches are sure to fly off your dessert table.
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This delectable cupcake pays homage to an American classic-the apple pie. Apple pie filling is hidden inside each cupcake, which is topped with cinnamon-brown sugar frosting. Need we say more?
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This no-bake, three-ingredient treat is ideal for making with kiddos. Bring a bucket filled of these salty-sweet snacks to your patriotic party, and watch them disappear!
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This red, white, and blue popcorn is practically fool-proof. Just drizzle popcorn with colorful candy melts, and decorate with star sprinkles. Patriotic cupcake liners make for super easy portioning and serving.
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Kick off your morning on a patriotic note with these buttery, berry-studded scones. A simple glaze adds a hint of sweetness.
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Summer gives rise to long holiday weekends, often spent celebrating with a frosty drink in hand. These sweet treats, with their juicy bites of fresh pineapple and coconut Swiss meringue butter cream, encompass the flavors we love.
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The chocolate-covered pretzels look like the American flag, and, when clustered in a mason jar, can double as a patriotic centerpiece. Pretty!
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A fun frosting technique turns these cupcakes from simple to special. Customize the dessert with your favorite cake and frosting recipes.
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These fake-out treats call to mind baseball games and state fairs. “Making” them is actually more about assembly; slide cream-filled snack cakes onto skewers, and then top with a squiggle of red or yellow frosting.
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