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100 Simple 4th of July Dessert Recipes

100 Simple 4th of July Dessert Recipes

April 27, 2021 Just Jes
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Not all desserts have to be complicated. These 100 simple 4th of July dessert recipes will have you in and out of the kitchen in no time!

For those of us intimated by elaborate desserts or who just don’t have the time, this huge list of simple 4th of July dessert ideas is for you.

Simple desserts still rule at family BBQs & neighborhood parties for a reason. Everyone knows they will be delicious!

You just can’t go wrong with a chocolate chip cookie or an ice cream sandwich.

Take it a step further by transforming simple desserts with easy 4th of July decorating embellishments. That’s all it takes! Some red, white, & blue sprinkles or a fun cupcake topper, and boom you got yourself an amazing patriotic-themed dessert!

Do not underestimate the power of simplicity! We often think we need to create giant 6 tiered cakes or crazy elaborate flavors that can be a hit or miss.

So let yourself off the hook & prepare something that will not stress you out and won’t make it into the trash at the end of a 4th of July party!

Check out these brilliantly simple 4th of July dessert recipes that have us drooling! Click on anything to find the recipe from the source.

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COOKIES

4th of July themed cookies will be a fan favorite at any get together! Red, white, & blue M & M’s, patriotic sprinkles, or dyed batter is the only twist you need. Don’t forget a cold glass of milk!

01 | M & M SPRINKLE COOKIES

PRINCESS PINKY GIRL . COM

02 | RED WHITE & BLUE COOKIES

SUSTAINING MY COOKING HABIT . COM

03 | PATRIOTIC SWIRLED CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

COOKIES & CUPS . COM

04 | NO BAKE 4TH OF JULY THUMBPRINT COOKIES

EMILY ENCHANTED . COM

05 | 4TH OF JULY COOKIE BARS

TWO IN THE KITCHEN . COM

06 | PATRIOTIC PINWHEEL SUGAR COOKIES

OH MY SUGAR HIGH . COM

07 | 4TH OF JULY WHOOPIE PIE COOKIES

A WICKED WHISK . COM

08 | SUGAR COOKIE FRUIT BARS

YOUR CUP OF CAKE . COM

09 | PATRIOTIC SPRINKLE COOKIES

CRAZY FOR CRUST . COM

10 | FRUIT STAR COOKIES

LIL LUNA . COM

CHARCUTERIE DESSERT BOARD

What a fun, festive, & easy way to add some sweet treats to a patriotic party! Mix savory with sweet for a great nibble board.

11 | FLUFFY DIP

URBAN BLISS LIFE . COM

12 | DIPPED SWEETS

GOOD LIFE OF A HOUSEWIFE . COM

13 | FRUIT DIP

THE FASHION TO FOLLOW . COM

14 | WAFFER CRUNCH

HOOSIER HOMEMADE . COM

15 | A CANDY DIVIDE

SNOWFLAKES & COFFEE CAKES . COM

16 | SNACK ATTACK

SIMPLE PARTY FOOD . COM

17 | PRETTY PRETZELS

MEGS EVERYDAY INDULGENCE . COM

18 | A SWEET DELIGHT

DELIGHTFUL MOM FOOD . COM

19 | AMERICAN FLAG SWEETS

THE DIARY OF A DEBUTANTE . COM

20 | ALL CANDY

PINTEREST . COM

CUPCAKES

The great thing about cupcakes is they are easy to serve. Guests can grab and go without the fuss! From red, white, & blue mixed batters, mason jar layered cupcake treats, & rich red velvet there is a cupcake here that you will definitely be able to DIY.

21 | RED VELVET & CREAM CHEESE FROSTING CUPCAKE

BAKED BY RACHEL . COM

22 | FIRECRACKER CUPCAKES

DELISH . COM

23 | SIMPLE 4TH OF JULY CUPCAKES

THE DECORATED COOKIE . COM

24 | RED WHITE & BLUE CUPCAKES

LIFE LOVE & SUGAR . COM

25 | LEMON WHIPPED CREAM 4TH OF JULY CUPCAKES

DELISH . COM

26 | MASON JAR CUPCAKES

LEMON PEONY . COM

27 | M & M FLAG CUPCAKES

THE PURPLE PUMPKIN BLOG . COM

28 | FIRECRACKER CUPCAKES

OH NUTS . COM

29 | AMERICAN FLAG CUPCAKE CAKE

SUGAR & CHARM . COM

30 | PATRIOTIC SPRINKLE STAR CUPCAKES

HEARTH & VINE . COM

PATRIOTIC PIES

You can’t get more American or nostalgic with a gorgeous fruit pie. Check out these 4th of July themed pies, no bake pies, & easy pie recipes you’ll love.

31 | AMERICAN FLAG PIE

FROM HOUSE TO HOME . COM

32 | STAR SPANGLED ALL BERRY PIE

SOMETHING SWANKY . COM

33 | CHERRY HANDPIES

THE FOOD CHARLATAN . COM

34 | MINI STRAWBERRY & BLUEBERRY PIES

COUNTRY LIVING . COM

35 | STAR FRUIT TART PIE

MY RECIPES . COM

36 | RED WHITE & BLUE COCONUT BERRY NO BAKE PIE

GR8NOLA . COM

37 | 4TH OF JULY PATRIOTIC JELLO PIE

TOGETHER AS FAMILY . COM

38 | MINI CHERRY TARTS

HELLO LITTLE HOME . COM

39 | PATRIOTIC APPLE CRUMBLE

CRAZY FOR CRUST . COM

40 | PATRIOTIC STRAWBERRY KOOL-AID PIE

EASY PEASY & FUN . COM

4TH OF JULY CAKES

These 4th of July cakes are easy enough to re-create in your own kitchen. Simple fruit garnishes & bold toppings make these cakes the hit of the neighborhood BBQ.

41 | BERRY BUNDT CAKE

ELLA CLAIRE INSPIRED . COM

42 | 4TH OF JULY CAKE POPS

COLLECTIVELY CAROLINA . COM

43 | 4TH OF JULY CONFETTI CAKE

STYLE ME PRETTY . COM

44 | AMERICAN FLAG COCONUT CAKE

THE FIRST YEAR BLOG . COM

45 | PATRIOTIC SWIRL CAKE

FRESH APRIL FLOURS . COM

46 | 4TH OF JULY LAYERED CAKE

LIFE LOVE AND SUGAR . COM

47 | RED WHITE & BLUE POKE CAKE

COOKIE DOUGH AND OVEN MITT . COM

48 | 4TH OF JULY SPARKLER CAKE

SPRINKLE SOME FUN . COM

49 | 4TH OF JULY CAKE PUSH POPS

EMILY ENCHANTED . COM

50 | SPICY RED VELVET CAKE

SWEET LIFE BAKE . COM

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DESSERT MUNCHIES

Need something incredibly delicious & super simple? These yummy 4th of July dessert munchies will be the best thing you serve this year!

51 | 4TH OF JULY RICE KRISPY TREAT CONES

SIMPLE EVERYDAY MOM . COM

52 | WHITE CHOCOLATE COVERED LICORICE

KROGER . COM

53 | RED WHITE & BLUE BARK

THE CHUNKY CHEF . COM

54 | AMERICAN FLAG RICE KRIPIES

LIFE LOVE & SUGAR . COM

55 | 4TH OF JULY PATRIOTIC POPCORN

SIX SISTERS STUFF . COM

56 | MARSHMALLOW 4TH OF JULY POPS

BROUGHT TO YOU BY MOM . COM

57 | PATRIOTIC PRETZEL RODS

THE KEEPER OF CHEERIOS . COM

58 | NON-ALCOHOLIC JELLO SHOOTERS

ARTSY MOMMA . COM

59 | PATRIOTIC PARTY MIX

THE BAKER MOMMA . COM

60 | RED WHITE & BLUE FRUIT POPSICLES

CINCY SHOPPER . COM

CHEESCAKES

Cheesecake doesn’t have to be an overwhelming dessert to make. In fact, from easy no-bake options, mini cheesecakes, & cheesecake filled desserts it’s easier than ever to whip up a delicious patriotic cheesecake dessert!

61 | RED WHITE & BLUE MINI CHEESECAKES

LIFE LOVE & SUGAR . COM

62 | PATRIOTIC SWIRL CHEESECAKE BARS

INSIDE BRU CREW LIFE . COM

63 | RED WHITE & BLUE CHEESECAKE SALAD

SOUTH YOUR MOUTH . COM

64 | NO BAKE VANILLA OREO CHEESECAKE

ALL THINGS MOMMA . COM

65 | CHEESECAKE FILLED STRAWBERRY BITES

HIKE N DIP . COM

66 | 4TH OF JULY NO BAKE CHEESECAKE

CRUNCHY CREAMY SWEET . COM

67 | NO BAKE BERRY CHEESECAKE LASAGNA

MY INCREDIBLE RECIPES . COM

68 | BERRY CHEESECAKE MINI TRIFFLES

CREATIONS BY KARA . COM

69 | CHEESECAKE ICE CREAM CONES

THE FIRST YEAR BLOG . COM

70 | 4TH OF JULY LAYERED CHEESECAKE

ITSY BITSY KITCHEN . COM

BROWNIES

Never thought to serve brownies for a family 4th of July bash? These brownies take a new take on a simple dessert that anyone can pull off!

71 | PATRIOTIC MARSHMALLOW CRUNCH BROWNIE BARS

BACK FOR SECONDS . COM

72 | BROWNIE FLAG

SPICY SOUTHERN KITCHEN . COM

73 | BROWNIE FRUIT PIE

FIRST FOR WOMEN . COM

74 | RED WHITE & BLUE BROWNIE SKEWERS

CUPCAKE DIARIES . COM

75 | 4TH OF JULY BROWNIE BITES

ONE BITE VEGAN . COM

76 | 4TH OF JULY BROWNIE POPS

PINTEREST . COM

77 | STAR SHAPED BROWNIES

5 DOLLAR DINNERS . COM

78 | STRAWBERRY BROWNIE TRIFFLE

I HEART NAPTIME . COM

79 | CHEWY PATRIOTIC BROWNIE COOKIES

KLEIN WORTH CO . COM

80 | S’MORES BROWNIE BARS

PEONY & INK . COM

FRUIT BASED DESSERTS

Bright red strawberries & beautiful blueberries are the perfect color & are perfectly in season in time your your 4th of July party! From homemade fruit salsa, fruit skewers, & lots of chocolate covered fruit recipes, make fruit your dessert of choice this year.

81 | PATRIOTIC CAMPFIRE KABOBS

CAMPFIRE MARSHMALLOWS . COM

82 | NO BAKE BERRY TRIFFLE

NATASHAS KITCHEN . COM

83 | FESTIVE FLAG FRUIT PLATTER

THE CREATIVE BITE . COM

84 | CHOCOLATE COVERED FROZEN BANANAS

SHE KNOWS . COM

85 | PATRIOTIC CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRIES

KIDS ACTIVITES BLOG . COM

86 | RED WHITE & BLUE FRUIT & JELLO CUPS

THE FIRST YEAR BLOG . COM

87 | 4TH OF JULY FRUIT SALSA

TWO PEAS & THEIR POD . COM

88 | RED WHITE & BLUE VEGAN WATERMELON CAKE

ABBEYS KITCHEN . COM

89 | 4TH OF JULY FRUIT STAR SKEWERS

HEALTHY APERTURE . COM

90 | WHITE CHOCOLATE COVERED CHERRY BOMBS

SLIM PICKINS KITCHEN . COM

ICE CREAM

Everyone will want to cool off for 4th of July with a decadent & fun ice-cream themed dessert! Make your own red, white, & blue ice cream, or whip up a quick milkshake, sprinkles included!

91 | ICE CREAM SANDWICHES CAKE

HOOSIER HOMEMADE . COM

92 | RED WHITE & BLUE NO CHURN ICE CREAM

ITS ALWAYS AUTUMN . COM

93 | PATRIOTIC ICE CREAM TACOS

I AM BAKER . COM

94 | 4TH OF JULY ICE CREAM COOKIE SANDWICH

SNACK WORKS . COM

95 | RED WHITE & BLUE SPRINKLE DIPPED ICE CREAM CONES

THE SWEETEST OCCASION . COM

96 | RED WHITE & BLUE ICE CREAM CAKE

LIFE LOVE & SUGAR . COM

97 | 4TH OF JULY ICE CREAM SANDWICH

FREUT CAKE . COM

98 | RED WHITE & BLUE SUNDAE

THE HERITAGE COOK . COM

99 | CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE ICE CREAM CAKE

MY BAKING ADDICTION . COM

100 | PATRIOTIC MILKSHAKES

PINT SIZED BAKER . COM

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