Need help deciding what to bring to the neighbor's 4th of July party? Friend, I have some ideas for you!
From an easy, peasy sheet cake to decorated cookies that are a little more time-consuming but will rival the fireworks for attention and everything in between...I have the recipes you need!
18 Desserts to Bring to a 4th of July Party!
Bomb Pop Cookies
This cookie set has a little bit of a Texas theme, but you could easily leave
that shape out of your set...if you must. C'mon, though, Texas is pretty cute! That black outline on a decorated cookie does it for me. It makes my
heart happy. These 4th of July decorated bomb pop cookies are super simple to make; you can't mess them up!
Cherry Sheet Cake
An easy-to-make cake with a vintage charm. Cherry sheet cake is festive
because the cherries look like polka dots!
Whimsical Fireworks Cookies
These whimsical fireworks cookies are the only kinds of fireworks I want near my house on the 4th. Yes, I
love a grand community fireworks display, but in my neighborhood? I'll stick
to cookies. The black outline on these cookies adds a great touch of whimsy and
makes the red, white, and blue POP! (So to speak.)
American Flag Cherry & Blueberry Cookie Bars
No 4th of July dessert round-up is complete without an American flag dessert
of some sort. Instead of pie or fruit pizza, try these patriotic cookie bars instead. They're a hit!
Raspberry Champagne Sorbet
If your Independence Day soiree trends towards fancy, make this Raspberry Champagne Sorbet. Ooh-la-la! Delicious and refreshing...it's just the dessert to
beat the heat on the 4th!
M&Ms Inside-Patriotic Star Cookies
Just imagine the delight on the kiddos' faces as they break open these cookies to discover...mini M&Ms!!! They really are fun to eat...and
surprisingly easy to make!
Blueberry Cheesecake Pie
This is one of Mark's favorite recipes. You know when you order a cheesecake
with a fruit topping, and there's never enough topping for every bite? Well,
this topping has your cheesecake covered. Literally.
4th of July Ice Cream Sundaes
Ice cream is a must due to the heat we've all been experiencing. Homemade strawberry ice cream, served in a wine goblet, drizzled with
fruit sauce, and topped with a star cookie is the perfect end to a day of patriotic festivities. You don't even
have to decorate the cookie!
Want to make a statement at your 4th of July shindig? Make it with
these
star cookie towers. They're easier than making a gingerbread house!
Forget tinting icing. Tint your cookie dough instead! Layers of colored dough
are stacked to make these
red, white, and blue striped cookies. Leave plain or decorate with just some royal icing and sparkling
sugar.
What sets this blueberry cobbler recipe apart is - VANILLA. Vanilla and
blueberries are a beautiful pairing. Here, I add vanilla extract to the fruit
layer and vanilla bean paste to the cream biscuit dough. Topped with a scoop
of vanilla ice cream, it's a vanilla trifecta!
This is the 4th of July treat to make when you're short on time!
Red, White, and Blue Strawberries! Candy melts and sprinkles are all you need for this festive, fruity
dessert!
Continuing with the theme of star cookies, consider making these fun marbled
cookies for your 4th of July festivities! Add red to the marbling icing or
not. Either way, these
marbled and gold-flecked star cookies are super satisfying to create! (And eat!)
If you're looking for a festive 4th of July dessert that doesn't involve
food coloring or strawberries and blueberries arranged in a flag pattern
(not that there's anything wrong with those!), I have just the thing for you. A red, white, and blue(berry) ice cream cake. Mr. E loves this one!
These patriotic star cake cookies are some of my favorites. Note the black outline... do you see a trend?
This girl loves a black-outlined cookie. There are so many ways to tweak
this design for the 4th.
Roasted cherries? Life-changing? The other "secret" ingredient in this
ice cream recipe? Also, life-changing. Sorry to be dramatic, but it's
true.
Ever since seeing
Hamilton, when the 4th of July rolls around every year, "You'll Be Back" starts playing on a loop in my brain. So, if you're feeling a little
salty this 4th of July, make King George proud and bake this...
A cheeky dessert that'll be an unexpected 4th of July party treat!
;)
Please let me know what you're making this 4th of July...or maybe you're just heading for a Blizzard at Dairy Queen? You might see us there!
*portions of this post were published here.
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