Here’s a little round up of some 4th of July treats I’ve made in the past. I thought they might be fun inspiration for you to make some special treats for your celebrations.
4th of July cookies- HERE is the link to my sugar cookie recipe, and I’ve posted some basic decorating help HERE and HERE.
A few tips on the designs above…
For the ones with the multi color border I piped a stiff consistency icing around the edge of the cookie, then sprinkled some red, white and blue non pareil sprinkles on the line of (still wet) icing. After the border is dry (wait at least an hour, maybe more), fill in the center of the cookie with a flood consistency icing.
The designs on the star cookies were accomplished by adding either dots or lines or red and blue icing onto a base of (still wet) white icing. Then drag a toothpick any direction you want to create some fun designs.
Both of these Jello desserts involve layering any flavor of red jello, a layer of blue jello, and the layer in the middle is made by preparing a small box of lemon jello, put it in a bowl in the fridge until it thickens slightly and then fold (gently mix) in a 8oz. tub of Cool Whip.
Both the flag jello (above) and the layered cups (below) are topped with Cool Whip. I love real whipped cream for most desserts, but Cool Whip holds up much better in the heat, so it’s more appropriate for these summer treats.
Here’s a couple All-American sweeties enjoying their patriotic jello.
One of my daughters (on the right) with two of her cousins.
Happy Independence Day!!
TidyMom says
GLORY GLORY GLORY!….you NEVER cease to amaze me!!!! SERIOUSLY gorgeous!!
I'm going to link to this post, if that's ok, this week's I'm Lovin' it post is about Patriotic ideas I've seen on other blogs that I love….and you know how much I LOVE you and your ideas! ♥ (the post will be up tomorrow evening!)
Have a fantastic holiday!
{ L } says
Wow, perfection in every photo! I just LOVE that, lol. 🙂 You're very talented. Thank you for sharing!
faithy, the baker says
OMG! Breathtaking!!! I love the jello desserts! both the flag & the ones in cups!! Sooo pretty!! You are so creative! The cookies are gorgeous too!
Carolina Montoya says
soo cute! i really love the multicolored borders..what a great idea!
Samantha says
So pretty! I think I will make cookies for the 4th instead of cupcakes!
Sarah says
These are BEAUTIFUL! I wanted to salute! 🙂 I wish we would be at home to make these wonderful treats! It may be tough around a campfire! Next year!
Amy and Family says
One of those might have been from our party a few years back… and I do believe EVERYONE not just thought it as beautiful but it was super tasty too!
Sweetnessinseattle says
You have been busy my friend! They all look amazing! You are so creative and talented!
Bea says
Thanks for the great ideas, Glory! I can't stop looking at your photos… they have the perfect light, would love to have your skills…
FireintheBreeze says
Oh wow! These are out of sight! Very creative. My favourite would be the cup with the strawberries on top. It inspires me for Bastille day, same colours non? 🙂