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Easy 4th of July Desserts that will be the hit of the party. Try 32 red white and blue desserts sure to impress.

Easy 4th of July Desserts that are perfect for a crowd. Try 32 red white and blue desserts sure to impress. You will love ideas that include healthy recipes, no bake recipes, cake recipes and great recipes for kids. #eatingonadime #4thofjulydesserts #easydesserts #redwhiteandbluedesserts #patrioticdesserts
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Easy 4th of July Desserts

Everyone enjoys a vast patriotic dessert selection that includes cookies, cakes, treats and more. Whether you are looking for an easy poke cake recipe, cookies or a fabulous no bake treat, this list has it all.

Your Independence Day celebrations will be packed with all things red, white and blue and so delicious. We even included lighter options such as fresh fruit salad with fresh strawberries and more.

Easy Tips

  • Refrigerate cold desserts until ready to serve. It is hot in July so these types of desserts will melt.
  • Make an assortment of several different types of cookies and desserts. The variety will make such a pretty dessert tray.
  • Keep any chocolate covered desserts in the refrigerator until ready to serve. This will prevent them from melting.

Let’s get started with this wonderful list of desserts.

4th of July Cookies

Keep things simple with these easy to make cookies for your July 4th celebration. It is easy to decorate cookies for Independence Day with sprinkles and candy. Just a dusting of red, white and blue mixed in or on top will add the perfect touch.

1. 4th of July Cake Mix Cookies Recipe

Skip the store bought cookies and make these easy patriotic cookies instead. They are delicious and festive.

Quick and Easy 4th of July Cake mix Cookies Recipe
You only need 5 ingredients to make this delicious 4th of July Cake mix Cookies Recipe. These cake mix cookies are the best 4th of July desserts.
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2. Red White and Blue Crinkle Cake Mix Cookies

This recipe starts with a cake mix and turns out gorgeous. The red and blue will be the hit of the party.

Red white and blue crinkle cake mix cookies
Red white and blue crinkle cake mix cookies are so soft and delicious. Plus, they are so festive and patriotic. Make these delicious cookies today for a tasty treat.
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3. 4th of July Sugar Cookies

Star shaped cookies with creamy icing look patriotic while being so yummy.

4th of July sugar cookies
These soft 4th of July sugar cookies are topped with a classic creamy white icing and are perfect for a birthday celebration for America with lots of red, white and blue.
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4th of July Cakes and Cupcakes

These easy to make cakes and cupcakes take minimum effort to make. You will love how easy they are and everyone will be impressed with how they taste.

4. 4th of July Poke Cake Recipe

Poke cakes are so easy to make and the red, white and blue make this recipe so patriotic.

4th of July poke cake recipe
If you are looking for a patriotic and super easy dessert, this 4th of July poke cake recipe is the one to try! With only a few ingredients, it is so easy but tastes delicious.
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5. Red White and Blue Cupcakes

One bite into these cupcakes and you will see all of the festive layers.

Red White and Blue Cupcakes
Make Red White and Blue Cupcakes for a fun and festive treat. These patriotic cupcakes are perfect for 4th of July and more.
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6. American Flag Cake

Fresh berries make a tasty and pretty flag design on this American Flag Cake. This recipe tastes like strawberry shortcake with whipped cream.

American Flag Cake
Every 4th of July or Memorial Day party needs an American Flag Cake! This recipe is super easy and not complicated at all. Let the kids help and make it an annual tradition!
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7. Red White and Blue Cake

This super easy cake is sure to impress with the red, white and blue swirls inside.

Red White and Blue Cake
Make this Quick and easy red white and blue cake today! The best 4th of July desserts with the bold vibrant colors. Make this 4th of July cake this year.
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8. 4th of July Icebox Cake

Delicious layers of cream cheese and fresh fruit make this icebox cake a luscious treat.

4th of July Icebox cake
4th of July icebox cake is the perfect no bake treat with tasty layers of cream cheese, fruit and more. The red, white and blue is festive.
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9. Cherry Poke Cake Recipe

Delicious layers of red and white make this cake so vibrant and pretty.

Cherry poke cake recipe
Cherry poke cake recipe is so moist and delicious with a ton of cherry flavor.  Make this easy dessert for special occasions or to enjoy during the week. The entire family will enjoy this luscious cake.
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10. Jello Poke Cake Recipe

You can use any flavor jello to make this festive cake in minutes.

Jello Poke Cake Recipe
Jello Poke Cake Recipe is the perfect dessert to bring to family gatherings, holidays and more. With just a few ingredients, this cake is so easy to make.
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11. 4th of July Firecracker Cupcakes

Their is a surprise in the middle of these tasty cupcakes.

Easy 4th of July Cupcakes
These quick and Easy 4th of July Cupcakes are so fun! These firecracker cupcakes are super fun with a surprise of sprinkles in the middle!
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12. Red, White and Blue Icebox Cake

Decadent pudding, graham crackers and fresh berries make this dessert amazing.

Red, white and blue icebox cake
The layers of red, white and blue icebox cake look stunning. Family and friends will love this dessert with fresh berries. The pudding mixture is so decadent but not heavy at all. It is the perfect Summer time treat.
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13. Red White and Blue Trifle

This trifle is a delicious combination of cake, pudding and fruit.

Red white and blue trifle
Red white and blue trifle has layers of berries, pudding and cake for a light and festive dessert. Enjoy this easy recipe for Memorial Day, Fourth of July and more.
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More Red White and Blue Treats

Choose from no bake treats and more for your July 4th celebration. Each of these treats are patriotic, easy to make and delicious.

14. Red, White and Blue Jello

Impress your guests with patriotic layers of jello for a festive treat with minimum preparation.

Red, White, and Blue Jello
You have to try this easy Red, White, and Blue Jello next time for your 4th of July party. It is easy to make, the kids love it and everyone will be impressed.
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15. 4th of July Rice Krispie Treats

Take classic rice krispie treats up a level with this fun and festive recipe.

4th of July Rice Krispie Treats
The kids just love these 4th of July rice krispie treats! They are fun, tasty, frugal, and easy to make. Let’s jazz up the easy rice krispie treats recipe.
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16. Red, White and Blue Drink

Make this impressive drink for your July 4th party with stunning layers.

How to make Red, White, and Blue Drink
Don’t you love those red, white, and blue drinks for fourth of July. Here I show you How to make Red, White, and Blue Drink to easily impress your guests.
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17. Red, White and Blue Fruit Salad

Lighten things up with this easy and fresh fruit salad. It is stunning in a star shaped tray.

Red, White, and Blue Fruit Salad
You are going to love this red white and blue fruit salad. This easy recipe is one of my favorite 4th of July Salad ideas. The fruit glaze in this 4th of July Fruit salad recipe is amazing! So tangy and sweet.
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18. 4th of July Chocolate Covered Oreos

If you are looking for an easy no bake treat, try making these amazing Chocolate Covered Oreo cookies.

4th of July Chocolate Covered Oreos
These 4th of July Chocolate Covered Oreos are delicious and so easy to make. It is one of our favorite easy 4th of July Desserts! Make these Red white and blue chocolate covered oreos today! It will be one of your favorite Quick and easy Fourth of July Desserts!
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Turn a plain cookie cake into a festive flag design that is simple and delicious.

American Flag Cookie Cake Recipe
This American Flag Cookie Cake Recipe is super simple to make. It is the best 4th of July dessert recipe . You will be shocked how easy it is to make.
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20. 4th of July Fruit Kabobs

Layer fresh fruit on skewers to make a fabulous flag design.

4th of July Fruit Kabobs
You have to try this fun dessert – 4th of july fruit kabobs where we make fruit kabobs look like the American flag. So easy to do with the kids.
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21. 4th of July Ice Cream Sandwich Recipe

Turn plain ice cream sandwiches into the perfect dessert for a party. It is so easy to make festive with a few sprinkles.

4th of July Ice Cream Sandwich recipe
Try this easy 4th of July Ice Cream Sandwich recipe. It is super simple but very festive for the perfect 4th of July dessert.
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22. Patriotic Oreo Truffles

With only a few ingredients, this no bake treat is decadent and gorgeous.

Patriotic Oreo Truffles
Patriotic Oreo Truffles is the perfect treat to make when you need something festive and easy. This delicious recipe is decadent and stunning.
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23. 4th of July Brownie Bites

These bite size treats are decorated to look like firecrackers. It is the best brownie dessert.

4th of July Brownie Bites
You have to make these 4th of July Brownies. These look like little firecracker bombs and they are one of my favorite patriotic desserts.
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24. Crock Pot Patriotic Clusters

Just 4 simple ingredients combine to make these luscious red, white and blue candy clusters.

Crock Pot Patriotic Clusters
You only need 4 ingredients to make amazing crock pot patriotic clusters. The slow cooker does all of the work and you get to enjoy the best treat. It is perfect for July 4th or Memorial Day!
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25. Red White and Blue Chocolate Bark

This is the easiest dessert but looks so festive with chocolate, candy, sprinkles and more.

Red white and blue chocolate bark recipe
Red white and blue chocolate bark recipe is the perfect patriotic candy to make for a festive treat. It is super easy and tastes amazing for a really special dessert everyone will love. 
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26. 4th of July Chocolate Dipped Rice Krispie Treats

Turn classic rice krispie treats into a patriotic treat with red, white and blue chocolate and sprinkles.

4th of July chocolate dipped rice krispie treats
Try making 4th of July chocolate dipped rice krispie treats for a delicious and patriotic recipe. We love to make red white and blue treats for July 4th and Memorial Day. 
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27. 4th of July Puppy Chow Recipe

Puppy Chow is a fun recipe and easy to jazz up for July 4th.

4th of July puppy chow recipe
4th of July puppy chow recipe is a simple patriotic treat perfect to make for fourth of July or Memorial Day. Everyone will love red white and blue muddy buddies.
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28. Red White and Blue Chocolate Covered Pretzels

Make this no bake treat with an assortment of chocolate or candy melts and sprinkles.

Red white and blue chocolate covered pretzels
Celebrate the 4th of July with these festive and tasty Red white and blue chocolate covered pretzels. They are super easy to make, inexpensive and so colorful with the red, white and blue.
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29. 4th of July Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Rods

These pretzels look stunning on the dessert table but take very little effort to make.

4th of July Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Rods
Make these 4th of July Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Rods for a red, white and blue treat sure to impress. This recipe is so easy and takes very little time but looks amazing. 
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30. Patriotic Oreo Balls

These simple to make Oreo Balls taste luscious and look super festive.

Patriotic Oreo Balls
You only need 4 ingredients to make Patriotic Oreo Balls. This creamy and delicious treat is festive, tasty and oh so easy!
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31. Patriotic Crack

Give this recipe a try for an easy dessert that tastes decadent and looks amazing.

Patriotic Crack
Patriotic Crack is super easy and so festive with sprinkles. With only a few ingredients, this decadent treat comes together in minutes.
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32. Red Velvet Ice Cream

This no churn ice cream recipe has gorgeous swirls of red and white for a great treat on July 4th. If you like vanilla ice cream, you will love this red velvet blend.

Red Velvet Ice Cream
Red Velvet Ice Cream is rich and creamy with bits of red velvet cake. It is super easy to make at home without any ice cream maker needed.
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The best 4th of July desserts.

It is so easy to make a fabulous dessert for Fourth of July. Each of these recipes will make a great choice.

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