How do you celebrate Independence Day? Do your festivities start as soon as you wake up or do you rest until it is fireworks time? If you have small children you likely start in the morning with a fun breakfast followed by poppers in the driveway. No matter what your celebration style is, I’ve got you covered with this 4^th of July recipe round-up! These treats are so colorful and fun they’ll have you humming the national anthem all day long.

This 4th of July recipe round-up is full treats are so colorful and fun they’ll have you humming the national anthem all day long.

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Who doesn’t love a great sucker? These Fireworks Suckers are super colorful and make a great, easy treat!

patriotic-red-velvet-berry-pancakes-1 — Red Velvet Berry Pancakes from Michelle @ The Gracious Wife

You can celebrate all day long easily. Start your celebration at the breakfast table with these decadent Red Velvet Berry Pancakes from Michelle @ The Gracious Wife!

patriotic-smoothie-recipe — Patriotic Layered Smoothie from Janel @ A Mom’s Take

A celebratory breakfast doesn’t have to break your diet. If you’re looking for a healthy start to your day, try Janel’s Patriotic Layered Smoothie from A Mom’s Take.

Looking for more healthy snacks to celebrate the holiday? This Cookie Cutter Fruit Salad from Amanda @ Wit and Whistle is a fresh and festive addition to any get together!

Remember that it is important to keep hydrated. This delicious Kid-Friendly Patriotic Punch via Sara @ MomEndeavors is just the ticket. (This is great if you don’t/can’t imbibe right now, too!)

Summer can be crazy hot but you can beat the heat. These Easy Lemonade Fruit Popsicles from Maryea over at Happy Healthy Momma are a fantastic way to keep cool in the summer.

If you’re looking to indulge these are perfect. Red Velvet Brownie Star Stacks are not only festive but amazing for dessert! Get the recipe from Kristi @ I Should Be Mopping the Floor.

If chocolate’s not your thing, no worries. Try this Layered Strawberry Cheesecake Mousse Recipe from Jennifer @ The Savings Opportunity. This is equally yummy and pretty.

4thpretzles-1024x682 — 4th of July Popping Pretzel Rods from Authentic Moms

These 4th of July Popping Pretzel Rods from Authentic Moms are a super-fast and easy festive dessert to put together. You can make them in a hurry and take to a last minute get-together.

Don’t forget treats for the road. Munch on snacks while you watch the fireworks with these FireCracker Popcorn Bags from Camilla @ Family Chic!

You can enjoy festive treats this holiday even if you’re watching calories. Honestly, how delicious are these recipes? So much yummy in one place it’s hard to decide which one to start with. If you want even more Independence Day fun, check out the 4^th of July page! You can also get more fun and easy recipes for all year long.

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Planning the perfect celebration? You want your treats to be just as festive and colorful as the rest of your decorations! Setting the mood from your decor to your food doesn’t have to be difficult. When you think of the 4^th of July, you can’t help but think of fireworks. The two go hand-in-hand like milk and cookies. These fun and colorful DIY fireworks suckers are the perfect addition to your Independence Day celebration table of treats!

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These fun and colorful DIY fireworks suckers are the perfect addition to your Independence Day celebration table of treats!

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These fun and colorful DIY fireworks suckers are the perfect addition to your Independence Day celebration table of treats!

Ingredients

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 250°.

Step 2

Line your baking sheet with parchment paper.

These fun and colorful DIY fireworks suckers are the perfect addition to your Independence Day celebration table of treats!

Step 3

Place sticks on baking sheet and arrange Jolly Ranchers in a star pattern around the end of the stick.

Tip:

Depending on the size of your pan, you can fit 2-3 suckers at a time. Be sure not to overcrowd the pan or your suckers will spread and stick to each other.

Step 4

Carefully place your pan on the middle rack of your oven. You don’t want your candies to roll from where you’ve placed them.

Step 5

Bake for 5-10 minutes, checking periodically to ensure that your candies don’t burn.

Step 6

Remove the suckers from your oven. Gently twist each sucker stick to ensure that it adheres to the candy. Do this as soon as you have removed the candy from the oven before it begins to solidify.

Tip:

This is another reason not to overload your pan. You want to be able to be able to twist each stick before they cool too much.

Step 7

Using a clean sucker stick, spread the candy outwards from the center.

Tip:

You need to work quickly because the candy will cool rapidly. Again, this is why you don’t want too many suckers on the pan at a time.

Step 8

Let your suckers cool completely completely before removing from your parchment paper.

Tip:

Be very careful when removing from the pan. The edges will be fragile.

These fun and colorful DIY fireworks suckers are the perfect addition to your Independence Day celebration table of treats!

All that’s left to do is serve and enjoy! These are perfect for all kinds of celebrations, not just patriotic holidays. Serve these at a candy bar at your wedding, birthday party, or more. Don’t forget to check out even more party ideas here!

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