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When you’re having a party for the Fourth of July, the last thing you want to do is spend your entire day in the kitchen cooking, baking and making drinks. These 10 easy recipes not only make great decoration, but it will also make your life way easier. These recipes are so easy they’ll give you plenty of time to enjoy the Fourth of July festivities. Take a look at these 10 super easy red, white and blue themed treats to make for your next Fourth of July party.
1. Red, White and Blue Star Cookies
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Nothing says “Happy birthday America” like star-shaped sugar cookies with red, white and blue frosting and sprinkles. These cookies are not only soft and chewy, but they are made in one bowl, and you don’t have to roll out any dough.
2. Stained Glass Jello
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Before you take a bite out of this yummy treat, be sure to snap a pic for the ‘gram. Stained glass jello cups get the patriotic treatment with a red, white, and blue colored theme. This fun and easy treat can be cut into stars to make it all the more festive.
3. Flag Cake
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Festive, traditional and super easy to make. Get into the Fourth of July spirit with a red, white and blue flag cake. Show off your creativity and use red, and blue themed fruits – blueberries, raspberries and strawberries – when decorating the flag.
4. Whoopie Pies
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As it is, whoopie pies taste like heaven in your mouth so these will surely be a winner once you put a little patriotism in your pies this Independence Day. These red, white and blue whoopie pies use cake mix and are filled with fluffy marshmallow frosting and are equally delicious as they are festive.
5. Popcorn
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Have some fun mixing sweet with savory with this SUPER easy recipe. All you need is some buttered popcorn and some red, white and blue sprinkles and voila!
6. Red, White and Blue Cheesecake Bars
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As complicated as they sound, these red, white and blue cheesecake bars will have you itching for more after just one bite. The swirl of colors altogether is what will make this dessert stand out from the rest.
7. Berry-Lime Popsicles
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This fruity, two-ingredient snack is both tasty and chill. All you need for this easy treat is some yummy fresh fruit of your choice, berry lime iced tea and some popsicles.
8. Patriotic Rice Krispie Treats
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Give this classic, iconic treat a Fourth of July twist and add some red, white and blue to the mix with colored chocolate candy melts.
9. Patriotic Punch
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Show off your patriotism with a drink that packs a mighty punch. Use whatever fruit juices or alcohol you want to make your punch and finish it off by garnishing your glass with red, white, and blue fruit.
10. Slushies
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Keep things cool with color-themed fruity slushies that’ll help you beat the Fourth of July heat and are perfectly patriotic. Blend lemonade, lime soda and a few drops of food coloring for this easy-breezy drink.
