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veryone will be bringing something to the 4th of July picnic, but you can bring the grand finale. Each
of these tasty sweet treats captures the flair of the 4th without the fuss. In just a little time, you can add
patriotic color and fun flavor to classics like cupcakes, ice cream cones and cookies.
Dipped Ice Cream Cones: Add color and crunch to your cones with a dip in red, white or blue melted
Candy Melts candy and a variety of patriotic sprinkles. The Cone Cakes baking rack holds the cones for
drying and serving.
Red, White and Blue Swirled Cupcakes: Everyone loves picnic treats they can grab and eat, and these
July 4th cupcakes also bring pyrotechnics to the plate. Each is topped with an explosive three-color swirl of
icing, easily created with the Color Swirl Three-Color Coupler.
Creamy Coconut Cookie Flag: Give the day a flag-waving finish with red, white and blue royal iced
cookies that hold up to the heat using the Color Right™ Performance Color System. The tropical taste
combination of toasted coconut and creamy vanilla is just right for summer.
It’s a great feeling to bring a dessert that can’t miss. The Wilton Test Kitchen developed these deliciously
easy ideas to go with your summer celebration so you can enjoy the fireworks with everyone else. For more
party ideas, visit www.wilton.com.
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