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5 Festive 4th of July Desserts!

Hurricane Arthur may be on his way but that isn’t going to stop us from celebrating the 4th of July up here in New England! Whether you are celebrating on the 4th or the weekend after, there will be plenty of cookouts and parties to attend! Want to bring a festive dessert with you? Check out these 5 Patriotic recipes!

<strong>1. July Fourth Flag Cake</strong> (<a href=”http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/flag-cake-recipe.html”>recipe here</a>)

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2. <strong>Red White and Blue Trifle</strong> (<a href=”http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/red-white-and-blueberry-trifle-recipe.html”>recipe here</a>)

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3. <strong>Rice Krispie Treat Cheesecake bars</strong> (<a href=”http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/crispy-treat-cheesecake-bars.html”>recipe here</a>)

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4. <strong>Blue Velvet Cupcakes</strong> (<a href=”http://traceysculinaryadventures.com/2013/07/blue-velvet-cupcakes-with-easy-vanilla-buttercream.html#.Udq29z7F3nI”>recipe here</a>)

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5. <strong>Patriotic Whoopie Pies</strong> (<a href=”http://www.bakingbeauty.net/red-white-blue-whoopie-pie-recipe/”>recipe here</a>)

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