# Psychedelically Patriotic Cookies This Red Couch Recipe Brings to Mind a Colorful Firework Display By Erin Kirkpatrick | Published 2012-11-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-couch-recipe References: [redcouchrecipes.blogspot](http://redcouchrecipes.blogspot.ca/2011/06/furecracker-cookies.html) Patriotism has moved behind the battlefield and extended to the realm of baked goods thanks to this Red Couch Recipe. While these cookies proudly sport the colors of the American flag, these cookies can be made for any occasion worth celebrating. They will be especially fitting for [4th of July parties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-cookies) or election bashes. Flaunt your cookie decorating and creating skills using the instructions and pictured tutorial of this Red Couch Recipe. Featuring a [sugar cookie base](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nerds-sugar-crush-cookie) and an eccentric [red, white and blue icing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-white-blue-cocktail-pack) embellishment, these picturesque pastries will surely satisfy cravings dinner just can't fulfill. No matter which icing designs and effects -- firecracker or pinwheel -- are used these psychedelically piped cookies will have hungry individuals happily chowing down. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Patriotic Desserts:** Opportunity to create imaginative baked goods that reflect national pride - **Colorful Icing Designs:** Opportunity to experiment with visually striking icing designs and decoration techniques - **Holiday-themed Sweets:** Opportunity to develop desserts that cater to specific celebrations and events ### Sectors Adopting This - **Bakery:** Potential to capitalize on nationalistic events and holidays with new and unique products - **Food Blogging:** Opportunity to showcase and sell instructional baking guides and tutorials featuring patriotic desserts - **Event Planning:** Opportunity to offer themed desserts, including patriotic ones, to clients hosting celebratory events ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Independence Day Donut Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-spangled-sweetness-collection.md) - [Patriotic Americana Pastry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fourth-of-july-donuts.md) - [Patriotic Multi-Colored Bagels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-red-white-and-blue-bagels.md) - [Patriotic Americana Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-stars-and-stripes-dozen.md) - [Patriotic Fruit-Packed Pancakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-white-blueberry-pancakes.md) - [Indulgent Independence Day Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinkbox-doughnuts-fourth-of-july.md) - [Patriotic Sprinkle-Infused Snack Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-white-blue-twinkies.md) - [Patriotic Barbecue Donut Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stars-stripes-sweetness-collection.md) - [Patriotic Grocer Dessert Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-spangled-desserts.md)