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Firecracker Cookies (With Popping Candies!)

July 4, 2018 Amanda Plott
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Happy 4th of July everyone! Today I have something very special to share. Many many years ago, before The Skinny Fork was even a shadow of a thought, I had stumbled upon this recipe for July 4th Pop Rocks cookies and they were a HUGE hit with the family. They are bright, colorful, fun, and they pop in your mouth!

It's been a while since I've made those cookies, so I decided it was high time for me not only to make them, but to make a healthified version of them to share. These cookies are a lightly flavored sugar cookie base that's made with some popping candy in the dough. They are then topped off with a lightened up cream cheese frosting and then a bunch more popping candies and festive sprinkles too…

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In American, Desserts, Kid Friendly, Snacks, Summer, Vegetarian Tags sugar, cookies, cream, cheese, frosting, full 4th, american, usa, independence
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Red White & Blueberry Salad (With Champagne Vinaigrette!)

July 2, 2018 Amanda Plott
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This year for the 4th of July we've got some visitors in town for a few days. Amidst the usual chaos of the holiday, I thought it was high time to make a fun, easy, little patriotic salad that could be easily tossed together and enjoyed as a festive side or even as lunch!

I basically started this salad off with one of the most easy and tasty vinaigrettes I've ever had. It's simple and so easy to make with just three basic ingredients; plus some salt and pepper! What goes better with celebrating Independence Day other than with some champagne, anyway? Even if it is in the form of a vinaigrette…

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In American, Appetizers, Gluten Free, Holiday, Lunch, Meatless, Salads, Side Dishes, Summer, Spring, Vegetarian Tags blueberry, strawberry, feta, salad, spring mix, champagne, vinaigrette, easy, appetizer, side, 4th of july, july, patriotic, america, usa
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