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20 Patriotic Dessert Ideas

Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth with These July 4th Treats

— July 3, 2014 — Lifestyle
With the weekend just around the corner, these July 4th treats celebrate America's independence day milestone. Satisfy your sweet tooth and put a smile on the faces of friends and family with any of these indulgent and delicious recipes.

From patriotic cake pops to star-spangled cocktail garnishes, these sugar-infused recipes are the perfect way to celebrate a national holiday and an excuse to break diet rules.

Whether opting for an alcohol-infused adult treat or looking for options that are family-friendly, these July 4th treats are as adorable as they are tasty. From flag motifs to colored icing decor, these decadent desserts are sure to add a touch of fun to any poolside or backyard barbecue event while celebrating all the things that make America great.
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Patriotic Cocktail Garnishes
Patriotic Cocktail Garnishes
This Colored Sugar is Great for Rimming Independance Day Drinks
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Patriotic Icebox Cakes
Patriotic Icebox Cakes
This Memorial Frozen Dessert Cake is a Great July 4th Recipe to Try
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Patriotic Star Gumdrops
Patriotic Star Gumdrops
These Starry Sour Gummies Would Make the Perfect Memorial Day Treats
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Patriotic Star Pops
Patriotic Star Pops
These Memorial Cake Pops Would Make Perfect Fourth of July Treats
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Patriotic Pastries
Patriotic Pastries
This Fourth of July Cake is Baked to Resemble the American Flag
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Patriotic Ice Cream Desserts
Patriotic Ice Cream Desserts
These Fourth of July Ice Cream Sandwiches are Both Tasty and Festive
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Patriotic Hockey Donuts
Patriotic Hockey Donuts
This Custom Cronut Celebrates the New York Rangers in the Playoffs
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Boozy Patriotic Poptails
Boozy Patriotic Poptails
This Festive DIY Red, White and Blueberry July 4th Popsicle is Boozy
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Star-Spangled Desserts
Star-Spangled Desserts
Indulge in these Patriotic Panna Cotta Shooters this Fourth of July
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Eye-Popping Patriotic Platters
Eye-Popping Patriotic Platters
The ‘Flag Cookie Platter’ by Lisa of the Bearfoot Baker
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Flagged Foodie Cakes
Flagged Foodie Cakes
The 'A Little Taste of Independence' Cake Shows Patriotic Pride
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Explosive Firecracker Pops
Explosive Firecracker Pops
These Pop Rock Cake Pops Fourth of July Treats Go Off with a Bang
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Star-Spangled Berries
Star-Spangled Berries
These DIY 4th of July Chocolate Covered Strawberries are Strictly American
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Festive Patriotic Flag Treats
Festive Patriotic Flag Treats
The Brit & Co. Blog Shows How to Make Independence Day Goodie Bags
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Psychedelically Patriotic Cookies
Psychedelically Patriotic Cookies
This Red Couch Recipe Brings to Mind a Colorful Firework Display
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Patriotic Ruffled Cupcakes
Patriotic Ruffled Cupcakes
These Memorial Cakes by Bakerella Wish You a Happy 4th of July
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Patriotic Gelatin Goodies
Patriotic Gelatin Goodies
These 'Stained Glass Jello' Creations are Perfect for the Fourth of July
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Patriotic Flag Desserts
Patriotic Flag Desserts
These American Flag Cake Pops the Perfect Memorial Day Treat
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Patriotic Desserts
Patriotic Desserts
Celebrate the Fourth of July With This Revolutionary Berries Recipe
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Faux Frosty Cakes
Faux Frosty Cakes
Bakerella's Snow Cone Cupcakes are Surprisingly Room Temperature
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