During celebrations like Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day or Veteran's Day, you might consider adding some red, white, and blue flair to your dessert table. Patriotic cookie pops are the perfect treats to make and enjoy, thanks to their ease of preparation, delightful taste, and festive appearance. These bite-sized delights are not only visually appealing but also bursting with patriotic flavors. Whether you are hosting a backyard barbecue or attending a community gathering, patriotic cookie pops are sure to be a hit among people of all ages.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
PATRIOTIC POPS
My kids love homemade ice pops, and I love knowing that the ones we make are good for them. We whip up a big batch with multiple flavors so they have many choices, but these patriotic red, white and blueberry ones are always a favorite! -Shannon Carino, Frisco, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 15m
Yield 1 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place 2 tablespoons yogurt, 1 tablespoon honey and 1 cup strawberries in a blender; cover and process until blended. Remove to a small bowl. Chop remaining strawberries; stir into strawberry mixture., In blender, process 2 tablespoons yogurt, remaining honey and 1 cup blueberries until blended; remove to another bowl. Stir in remaining blueberries., In each mold, layer 1 tablespoon strawberry mixture, 2 tablespoons yogurt and 1 tablespoon blueberry mixture. Top with holders. (If using paper cups, top with foil and insert sticks through the foil.) Freeze until firm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 55 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 24mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
PATRIOTIC COOKIE POPS
Treat your guest with these delicious cookie pops made using Betty Crocker® sugar cookie mix - perfect dessert for July 4th celebration.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 3h30m
Yield 26
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In large bowl, stir cookie mix, eggs, butter and flour until dough forms. Divide dough into thirds. Tint one-third of dough with red food color, kneading until completely blended. Repeat with another one-third of dough and blue food color. Tint remaining one-third of dough with white food color. Wrap each portion of dough in plastic wrap; refrigerate 2 hours.
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 2 cookie sheets with cooking spray. Roll each color of dough into 26 (3/4-inch) balls. Shape each ball into 12-inch rope. Place 1 each of red, blue and white ropes together. Starting at 1 end, coil ropes to make 2 3/4-inch round cookie. Place 3 inches apart on cookie sheets. Insert 1 lollipop stick into bottom of each cookie.
- Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until bottoms are lightly golden. Cool 5 minutes; remove to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
PATRIOTIC PARFAITS
It only takes 5 minutes and 3 ingredients to make our red-white-and-blue Patriotic Parfaits layered with blueberries, whipped cream and strawberries.
Provided by Paula Jones
Categories Dessert
Time 5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- In each of 4 parfait glasses or wine glasses, layer strawberries, whipped topping and blueberries. Serve immediately or refrigerate until serving time.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
Tips:
- Choose the right cookie cutter: For a patriotic theme, consider stars, stripes, or eagle-shaped cookie cutters.
- Make sure the cookies are completely cool before dipping them in the melted chocolate.
- Use a variety of toppings to decorate the cookie pops. Some popular options include sprinkles, nonpareils, or crushed nuts.
- If you are using lollipop sticks, insert them into the cookies before dipping them in the melted chocolate.
- Store the cookie pops in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Patriotic cookie pops are a fun and easy way to celebrate Independence Day or any other patriotic holiday. They are also a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen. With a little creativity, you can create cookie pops that are both festive and delicious. So get creative and have fun!
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