15 Best 4th Of July Treats
The 4th of July is one of my favorite holidays to celebrate with fun, festive desserts that everyone can enjoy. That’s exactly why I put together these 15 Best 4th of July Treats — sweet, colorful recipes that are perfect for summer parties, backyard BBQs, and fireworks night.
These are the kinds of treats I love making when friends and family are gathering, because they’re simple, crowd-pleasing, and full of patriotic flair. From fruity favorites to no-bake sweets and classic summer desserts, every idea here is easy to prepare and guaranteed to bring smiles.
If you’re looking for delicious treats that make your Independence Day celebration even sweeter, you’re going to love this list.
1. Red, White, And Blue “Flag” Cookies
These cold sweet honey oatmeal bars with coconut cream topping underneath layers of berries is the perfect red white, and blue themed treat!
2. Patriotic Rice Krispie Treat Stars
These 4th of July Rice Krispie Treats are a red, white and blue spin on a classic childhood favorite. Chewy, sweet and colorful Patriotic Rice Krispie Treat Stars are a yummy dessert and just what you need to complete your 4th of July dessert table!
3. Zebra Cake Recipe
These copycat Little Debbie Zebra Cakes are easy to make for any occasion. White cake with a sweet, marshmallow filling is covered with white chocolate and decorated however you wish. They freeze well and are great for back to school!
4. FRESH BLUEBERRY SALSA
You can make this Fresh Blueberry Salsa in 15 minutes! It’s sweet, savory and delicious! Serve it with tortilla chips or over fish, chicken or pork.
5. NO-BAKE CHEESECAKE
This no-bake 4th of July Cheesecake recipe is so delicious, that once you taste it, you’ll want to be singing the Star-Spangled Banner from the rooftops!
The fresh raspberries and blueberries whipped into this delectable, festive dessert make it the perfect red, white, and blue treat!
6. Sugar Cookie Bars with Frosting
Celebrate with these soft and chewy patriotic sugar cookie bars—they’re one of the easiest and most colorful 4th of July cookie bars you can make for your holiday party.
These frosted sugar cookie barscome loaded with sweet vanilla frosting and sprinkles in red, white, and blue, perfect for any Independence Day dessert table.
7. Blueberry Dump Cake
You don’t need a holiday like 4th of July or Memorial Day to enjoy this easy patriotic dessert. This Red, White, Blueberry Dump Cake Recipe is so easy to put together, bakes perfectly, and is delicious served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
8. Red White and Blue Berry Trifle
These cold sweet honey oatmeal bars with coconut cream topping underneath layers of berries is the perfect red white, and blue themed treat!
9. M&M’S COOKIE BARS
These patriotic Red, White, and Blue M&M’s Cookie Bars are the perfect dessert for celebrating the 4th of July and Memorial Day!
10. Spritz Cookies Recipe
This Spritz Cookies recipe with shortening is a melt in your mouth cookie to enjoy all year! The ingredients are especially ideal for hot weather snacking and shipping.
11. RED WHITE AND BLUEBERRY POPSICLES
Show your colors this summer with these healthy patriotic Red White and Blueberry Yogurt Popsicles! Make some this Memorial Day or 4th of July!
12. 4th of July Cookies
Thanks to those who defend and protect our country, we have the freedoms we enjoy in our country. Celebrate the patriotic holidays with crunchy, festive 4th of July Cookies, sparkling with sugar and swirled with red, white, and blue.
13. Ice Cream Sandwiches
July is a fun month! I love fireworks, BBQ’s, Camping (sort of) and the best of all the Mr. and I’s anniversary. Lots of fun happening things going on. I love the 4th and everything Red, White, & Blue!
14. Red White and Blue Watermelon Salad
Red white and blue watermelon salad with watermelon stars, blueberries and a pop of feta (or cotija) cheese is the best 4th of July side dish!
15. Ice Cream Cake
This dreamy frozen dessert has an incredible red velvet Oreo cookie crust, layers of ice cream, pound cake, caramel sauce, chocolate sauce, cool whip topping, and colorful fun sprinkles.
