American Flag Sugar Cookie Fruit Pizza

American Flag Sugar Cookie Fruit Pizza is a fun and festive way to show your patriotic spirit! A homemade sugar cookie crust is topped with a creamy white frosting followed by red raspberries and blueberries.

The perfect colors of summer! This particular recipe is perfect for a family gathering or summer party. It is sure to be a hit with both young and old alike!

Make sure you check out all the 4th of July Foods I have to offer as well as the FREE printable menu below.

This recipe was inspired by Flag Fruit Sugar Cookie Pizza recipe only that recipe uses a refrigerator sugar cookie dough and this recipe uses a homemade cookie dough with a little bit of oatmeal to give you a little texture that's pressed into a baker's half sheet pan.

The American flag cake is a traditional favorite that has been enjoyed by many generations. This all-American dessert is perfect for any summer celebration.

For a festive touch, you could make the cookie crust round in the shape of a traditional pizza or make individual mini pizza cookies. Whichever way you choose to create this festive and delicious dessert it's going to be perfect to serve this summer.

Table of Contents

• What to Bake for 4th of July
• Fourth of July Cake with Strawberries and Blueberries
• Helpful Kitchen Tools
• Main Ingredients Needed
• Step-by-Step Instructions
• How to Fill Plastic Bags with Frosting
• Recipe Variations
• Make Ahead and Storage Tips
• 💬 Comments

What to Bake for 4th of July

American flag cakes are a fun and festive way to show your patriotism. They are perfect for Fourth of July barbecues, Memorial Day picnics, or any patriotic holiday gathering.

These cakes can be made with any type of cake, but a dense pound cake, angel food cake or a cookie dough base work best so the fruit doesn't sink. Be sure to use fresh fruit that is in season for the best flavor and color.

Fourth of July Cake with Strawberries and Blueberries

For this American Flag Sugar Cookie Fruit Pizza I used blueberries and raspberries, but you could also use strawberries and blueberries. American flag cakes are a beautiful and delicious way to show your pride in the USA!

Looking for more Patriotic Themed Desserts? Try my Patriotic Cupcakes, 4th of July Cookie Cake or my Red Velvet 4th of July Cake

Helpful Kitchen Tools

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Main Ingredients Needed

This is an overview of the ingredients and instructions. Be sure to see the recipe card below for exact quantities, detailed instructions and special notes.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1 | Prepare the Sugar Cookie Layer

• In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter until smooth.
• Add the sugar and combine again until light and fluffy.

• Add the vanilla and egg and blend well again.
• Slowly add in the flour.

• Mixed until all the flour is combined.
• Then stir in the oats.

Step 2 | Baking Instructions

• Press the cookie dough into a lined 13X9 baking sheet until even. If you need to, you can use a pastry roller to get it all evenly pressed out.
• Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
• Remove the cookie base from the pan and place on a baking rack.
• Allow the cookie base to cool completely while you prepare the frosting layer.

Step 3 | Prepare the Frosting Layer

• Whisk the instant pudding mix with the milk until combined.
• Add the powdered sugar and combine.
• Then fold in the whipped topping.
• Refrigerate until the cookie base is cooled.

Step 4 | Frost the Sugar Cookie Base

• Gently lift the sugar cookie from the parchment paper and place either on a serving tray or back in the sheet pan.
• Spread a thin layer of the frosting across the entire sugar cookie cake.

Step 5 | Decorate the Flag Sugar Cookie

• Add the blueberries to the top left corner.
• Then add the raspberries in rows to resemble the red stripes in our flag.
• Add a star frosting tip to the corner of a decorating bag or plastic zip lock bag. Snip the corner and set the frosting tip in place.
• If you don't have a frosting tip, it's okay! Snip of the corner of the bag and use it with no tip.
• Add the frosting to the bag.

• Gently squeeze out the frosting into the spaces between the red raspberry strips to represent the white stripes in our flag.

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How to Fill Plastic Bags with Frosting

Here’s an easy tip I’ve shared before on how to fill the plastic bag or decorating bags with frosting: 

• Take a large plastic storage bag or a disposable decorating bag, and place it inside a large drinking glass or tall jar. 
• Cuff the excess bag over the sides of the glass. 
• Make sure the inside of the bag is smooth by pressing it to the sides of the drinking glass. 
• Spoon the batter into the bag using a spatula being careful not to fill it all the way up or the batter will overflow once you start squeezing. 
• Gently lift the bag out of the glass jar and squeeze it gently to work the batter down into the bottom of the bag. 
• Twist the end of the bag and snip one corner with the kitchen scissors.

Recipe Variations

• Instead of the homemade cookie dough base, you can use a store bought refrigerator cookie dough.
• You could even use crescent rolls to make the base of this American Flag Dessert Pizza.
• Check out my other recipe for Crescent Roll Fruit Pizza.

Make Ahead and Storage Tips

• Make Ahead: The cake can be baked a day ahead of time, covered firmly and kept at room temperature until ready to serve. Frosting can also be created 1 day ahead of time and kept refrigerated in an airtight container.
• Storage Tips: Cover any leftovers and refrigerate for up to 3 days.