It’s no surprise that we think that the best part of 4th of July parties is all about the food. Well, and the company too. Fireworks are just a bonus. Whether you deck your home out in American flags or just want to take advantage of some downtime with friends and family, we think you deserve to treat yourself a little –or a lot! — this July Fourth.

So, in anticipation of warm summer nights and grilling with family and friends, we’ve gone deep into our favorite food bloggers and recipe creators to find the most amazing 4th of July treats to share with you. You’ll find red, white and blue snacks, sides, desserts and drinks below.

Also be sure to browse our site for inspiration if you want to serve up classic burgers, hot dogs, side dishes and pasta salads, and basically any food you can possibly grill.

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At top:  4th of July Spiked Snow Cones at Grandbaby Cakes

Red, White and Blue 4th of July Recipes: Snack and Sides

Watermelon Feta Mint Skewers | Bites of Bri

For a fresh, healthy and tasty bite between games in the park or splashes in the pool, these Watermelon Feta Mint Skewers at Bites of Bri (pulled from our watermelon hacks post) are the perfect party appetizer. So easy for all your guests to just grab and go. Go ahead and order those wooden cocktail skewers now so you have them on hand!

Red, White and Blueberry Salad | Shared Appetite

It’s a little harder to find red, white and blue 4th of July treats that don’t involve watermelon — and believe it or not, not all kids like watermelon. Which is why I love this Red, White and Blueberry salad recipe from Shared Appetite. It’s more savory than sweet, which gives a nice balance to your food spread too.

Related: 9 fun, easy, no-bake 4th of July party treats

Patriotic 4th of July Dip | Hungry Happenings

I think that this tip for turning any dip into patriotic dip for the 4th of July at Hungry Happenings is so clever, and our kids would love to help with to execution. Beth also shares her own hot chicken dip recipe here (it’s amazing!), but you can use these decorating tips on anything from hummus to French dip.

Berry Sparklers 4th of July Dessert | Goodie Godmother

The sweet dipping sauce and sprinkles on the ends of the Berry Sparklers from Goodie Godmother make these so much more fun and festive than regular fruit on a stick. Love how they look in 8oz mason jars, but reused jam jars are perfect too. Cake pop sticks are a great alternative to sharp skewers by the way, if you’re serving little ones.

4th of July Fruit Pops | Baker’s Royale

The site Baker’s Royale is sadly no longer live, but we still love these 4th of July Fruit Pops that we found there. Definitely a little more complicated than just sliding fruit onto a skewer. But! What an impression they make! You can surely figure this out with a recipe — you just need a set of nested star cookie cutters in different sizes and those cute biodegradable paper straws to complete it. If you’re all about the presentation, it’s worth the effort.

Watermelon and Blueberry Flag | Lisa Storms.

It just doesn’t get easier — or cuter! — than this Watermelon and Blueberry American Flag snack tray that we found from Lisa Storms. (Long-time Cool Mom Picks readers might recognize it from wayyyyy back in our roundup of July 4th trees kids can make themselves.) I’d prep all the fruit then let my kids arrange their own flags, kind of like a 4th of July food craft requiring very little parent involvement. You know, so that we can enjoy our grown-up guests too.

4th of July Fruit Dessert Tray | Mom Advice

Can you lay fruit on a tray? Congrats!  You can make this 4th of July Fruit Tray with some lovely inspiration from Mom Advice. I think it’s totally in the spirit of the day — simple, relaxed, and all about the USA. (Well, and Germany if you want to get technical about the pretzels, but they’re a solid ally so that works.) That said, I’d probably serve this on a white rectangular serving tray with higher sides instead of a cookie sheet but whatever works for you is great.

Red, White, and Blueberry Bruschetta recipe | Satsuma Designs

This beautiful Red, White, and Blueberry Bruschetta appetizer recipe for the 4th of July hails from Satsuma Designs, and is another longtime favorite treat to recommend — it’s also included in our roundup of easy 4th of July fruit dishes. It just right as an appetizer for any cookout or outdoor party, or frankly, it would taste just as good indoors should we get rained out. (No!) You can even get the kids involved, helping you spread that goat cheese spread and add the toppings to these sweet and satisfying bites.

Related: Easy red, white, and blue 4th of July recipes. Like, really easy.

Red, White and Blue 4th of July Recipes: Desserts

Red, White and Blue Berry Tiramisu | Suburban Soapbox.

Marsha bought herself this trifle bowl from Crate & Barrel for under $40, and swears that she now brings the best-looking dessert to the party. Especially if it’s this Red, White and Blue Berry Tiramisu recipe from Suburban Soapbox. You can find it in our roundup of easy last-minute July 4th desserts, and while it is in fact easy, the presentation is absolutely stunning — .even if you use all ready-made ingredients to complete it.

 Red, White and Blue Chocolate Bark | Chelsea’s Messy Apron

Chocolate Bark is such an easy and festive dessert to bring to any party, and this Red, White and Blue Chocolate Bark at Chelsea’s Messy Apron is perfect red white and blue treat for a 4th of July get-together. Get the kids to help by adding toppings and breaking it into bite-size pieces — they’ll love that.

As long as you’ve got the M&Ms out, check out this sweet and salty 4th of July Snack Mix at Glorious Treats. It’s a great addition to a party buffet because kids can grab them and go play while you’re grilling up burgers and corn. Or save these treats for the end of the night to snack on while watching a movie in the backyard or sitting around a campfire enjoying the warm night.

Red, White and Blue Jell-O Cups | The Almond Eater

For a no-work shortcut, make these Red, White and Blue Jell-O Cups at The Almond Eater using pre-made Jell-O cups. While the recipe is no longer on her site, we did find it on a Pinterest pin of hours, but we bet you can figure it out. (She has all kinds of great recipes on her site by the way — it’s a great reesource to bookmark.)

Related: How to make whipped cream—and some not-so-basic, but totally easy upgrades.

Stars-and-Stripes Macarons | Baking a Moment

Obviously, these Stars-and-Stripes Macarons at Baking a Moment are for bakers who knows what they’re doing in the kitchen. Although making macarons from scratch is easier than you might think, if you’ve never made them before! If you’re a baker who wants to give this a try, right down to the sweet almond-and-cherry filling, please send us some because they look so delicious.

Red White and Blue Dipped Ice Cream Cones | Tikkido

You can make a simple dessert like ice cream appropriately festive just by adding red, white and blue sprinkles or cone dipped in blue candy melts. To make sure it comes out beautifully, check out the instructions for Red White and Blue Dipped Ice Cream Cones at Tikkido. It’s right up our alley when it comes to easy red white and blue treats for 4th of July — she has clear steps for making these look fantastic…and not an absolute mess. (Though they’d probably taste great either way.)

Red, White and Blueberry Pie Recipe |  Cosmo Cookie

Mmm, do I love a good Blueberry Pie Recipe, and this one that we found at Cosmo Cookie becomes July 4th-ready with those pie-crust stars on top. This is the kind of dessert that gets noticed at the neighborhood block party, for sure. Psst: we found that a pair of red, scalloped pie dishes like the one in the photo at a great price on Amazon.

Related: 8 red, white, and blue 4th of July dessert recipes perfect for a crowd

Red, White and Blue Rice Krispies Treat Stars | Hungry Happenings

A Rice Krispies Treat is the perfect hand-held dessert for any party where kids will be chowing down, and these Red, White and Blue Rice Krispies Treat Stars at Hungry Happenings are so festive for July 4th. Mix up the colors ahead of time and let the kids shape them into stars on their own as a party activity to keep them busy before fireworks start.

Red, White and Blue Pudding Pops | Neighbor Food

It’s hard to resist a pudding pop when it’s hot out, and these Red, White and Blue Pudding Pops at Neighbor Food look so refreshing and delish. Just be prepared with lots of wipes and paper towels nearby, because they look like they’ll drip big time in the heat. Or, snag some no-drop/no-drip popsicle holders before your party. They’re a lifesaver for parents!

Red White and Blue Dipped Bananas | Just a Taste.

For a popsicle with a wee bit more nutritional value and tons of flavor, make these Dipped Bananas for the 4th of July at Just a Taste. We like her tips for getting the chocolate coating silky smooth, which isn’t always easy. And if you can’t find these sprinkles at your grocery store, you might like these red, white, and blue nonpareil sprinkles (you know, the ltiny round ones) and some red and white striped straws to make will make these perfect for 4th of July.

 Edible Pinwheels for 4th of July | Studio DIY

Leave it to Kelly at Studio DIY to figure out that you can turn Airhead candies into Edible Pinwheels to top cupcakes. How clever is that? You can eve skip the cupcakes and just hand them out to all the kids for dessert while you watch the fireworks.

Related: The ultimate 4th of July recipe guide: Cookout eats, drinks, party treats, and more.

Red, White and Blue 4th of July Recipes: Drinks

Red White and Blue Non-Alcholic Punch | Mom Endeavors 

Twizzlers as straws? Why didn’t we think of this! This kid-friendly patriotic punch at Mom Endeavors is such a fun treat for the kids, and we’re pretty sure they’ll run or swim or play off all that sugar before the night ends.

Red, White and Blue Flavored Ice Cubes | Bellyfull

Cut down on your sugar intake (and stay hydrated!) by serving water to your guests, and make it festive with these Red, White and Blue Flavored Ice Cubes at Bellyfull. You’ll need a flexible silicone ice cube mold for this one — but we love using ours all year long. Of course, the ice cubes also jazz up any clear soda, lemonade, or even a vodka cocktail. Just saying.

Red White and Blue Sun Tea and Fruit Jars | Thirsty for Tea

These  Sun Tea and Fruit Jars from the now shuttered Thirsty for Tea are so creative. Even without a recipe you can figure it out pretty easily.  So much more personality than a cooler full of soda cans, and the strawberry and blueberry water jars have that red, white and blue that make the party a little more festive.

4th of July Spiked Snow Cone Slushies | Grandbaby Cakes

Slushies are always a hit with our kids and these colorful 4th of July Spiked Snow Cones from the brilliant Grandbaby Cakes are ridiculously fun. Of course, you can leave out the booze or substitute a lemon-lime soda for those who want a non-alcoholic version. Either way, we think these will be a favorite. Cheers, America.

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