Easy (& Delicious) 4th of July Treats

Jul 3

Looking for some super easy, yet show-stopping treats to bring to your 4th of July parties? We’ve got you covered! With Independence Day just around the corner, many families are looking for quick and tasty treats to enjoy during their Fourth of July celebrations. Whether hosting a backyard barbecue or attending a festive gathering, having easy and delicious recipes on hand can bring joy to the whole family. From refreshing fruit skewers to classic sugar cookie treats, these festive treats are sure to add a touch of fun and flavor to your holiday spread!

Red, white and blue 4th of July dessert board — *Recipe + photo from Crazy for Crust

**4th of July dessert board**
Assorted 4th of July pre-made treats from the grocery store
Berries
red, white, and blue Candies
babybel cheese with red wax coating
red jam
crackers and pretzels
Grab some pre-made treats to keep it easy and assort them in a fun arrangement on a board!

4th of July sugar cookie cake topped with strawberries and blueberries — *Recipe by Abby Park

**Sugar Cookie Cake**
Sugar cookie dough
block of cream cheese at room temp
1/2 cup of powdered sugar
strawberries and blueberries
Bake the cookie dough on a sheet pan for temperature and time on package. Allow it to cool. Mix the cream cheese and powdered sugar and spread on top of the cookie. Decorate with strawberries and blueberries!

Red, white and blue sprinkle ice cream sandwiches — **EASY 4th of July ICE CREAM SAMMIES**
a few boxes of ice cream sandwiches
4th of July sprinkles
Unwrap the ice cream sandwiches and dip the edges in the sprinkles. Once covered, put them in an aluminum pan and back in the freezer until serving!

Patriotic fruit kabobs with strawberries, blueberries and marshmallows — **Recipe and photo by Family Food on the Table*

**4th of July fruit kabobs**
store bought angel food or pound cake, cubed
strawberries, blackberries and blueberries
Skewers
Arrange fruit and cake pieces in any pattern you like and enjoy!

Brownies topped with red, white and blue candies — *Recipe + photo by bakingyouhappier

**4th of July brownies**
store bought brownie mix
red, white, and blue m+m’s
Bake brownies according to package and add m+ms when there are 5 minutes left of baking!

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Erin Brown

Erin Brown, mom of two girls [with a baby on the way] met her husband, Richie, at Mississippi State University. With degrees in journalism and sports marketing, she worked in marketing and design before shifting her focus to family and entrepreneurship. After Richie’s NFL career ended, they returned to his hometown of Long Beach, where they now run Beacon Contracting along with her ventures, The Mississippi Mom and FRAME – Branding Agency. Erin’s passion is encouraging women through faith, family, and community. She reminds moms: “Never underestimate the impact of grace in your parenting. The more you mirror Christ, the more lasting your legacy will be.”