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This fun and festive dessert cheese ball will be the star of your 4th of July festivities. A sugar cookie flavored cheese ball coated in patriotic sprinkles and star shaped candies. Top with a sparkler if you really want to be extra.

This cheese ball can be made for any other holiday as well. Just swap out the red and blue sprinkles for different colors.

Be sure to ‘cook’ the cookie mix before adding to cheese ball mixture. This is just a precautionary step to ensure the mixture is safe to consume.

To heat treat the cookie mix, place it in a microwavable bowl and heat in 30 second increments. Stir between each 30 seconds. Heat until it reaches a temperature of 165F. Make sure that you stir every 30 seconds to distribute the heat and avoid burning. Allow to cool completely before using.

Generally this only takes 90-120 seconds of microwaving. But times vary depending on the microwave.

MORE FUN 4TH OF JULY RECIPES:

RED WHITE & BLUE JELLO SHOTS – BERRY CHEESECAKE SALAD – BERRY VANILLA LAYER CAKE – RED WHITE BLUE FRUIT SALAD

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SUGAR COOKIE CHEESE BALL

This PATRIOTIC SUGAR COOKIE CHEESE BALL is sure to be a show-stopper at your 4th of July parties. A sugar cookie flavored cheese ball coated with sprinkles and topped with a sparkler.

Course Holidays

Cuisine American

Keyword sugar cookie cheese ball

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Servings 1

Calories 520kcal

Author Nicole Harris

Equipment

• Hand Mixer
• Sprinkles Mix 4th of July

Ingredients

• 2 8 oz. of Cream Cheese
• ½ stick of Butter
• ½ cup Powdered Sugar
• 2 cups Dry Sugar Cookie Mix
• 1 oz. box Vanilla Pudding Mix
• ¼ cup Brown Sugar
• Red and Blue Sprinkles
• Gold or White Candy Stars optional
• Vanilla Wafers and Graham Crackers for dipping

Instructions

• To heat treat the cookie mix, place it in a microwavable bowl and heat in 30 second increments. Stir between each 30 seconds. Heat until it reaches a temperature of 165F. Make sure that you stir every 30 seconds to distribute the heat and avoid burning. Allow to cool completely before using.
• Placing the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, sugar cookie mix, pudding mix, and brown sugar in a mixing bowl.
• Mix on high until well combined. Roll into a ball.
• Pour your sprinkles onto a plate.
• Roll your cheeseball on the plate, in the sprinkles until covered.
• Push your gold stars into the cheeseball in various locations.
• Place on a serving plate, surround with wafers and graham crackers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 520kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 416mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 42g

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This is one of those super simple recipes that will get attention at the table. Bright, colorful and patriotic.

Fresh strawberries, blueberries and apples – the apples are in the shape of stars which make this fruit salad memorable.

This recipe doesn’t include a dressing, but if you prefer that you can mix the juice of half a lemon with 1-2 tablespoons honey for a simple dressing. Or, this fruit salad is great served with whipped cream.

MORE RED WHITE AND BLUE RECIPES:

RED WHITE & BLUE JELLO SHOTS – 4th OF JULY POPCORN – PATRIOTIC COOKIES

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RED WHITE AND BLUE FRUIT SALAD

This RED WHITE AND BLUE FRUIT SALAD is a fun and colorful side dish for 4th of July, Memorial Day or for any potluck barbecue. Strawberries, blueberries and star shaped apples.

Course Holidays

Cuisine American

Keyword red white and blue fruit salad

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 4

Calories 160kcal

Author Nicole Harris

Equipment

• Cutting Boards
• Knives
• Small Star Cookie Cutter

Ingredients

• 1-2 Pink Lady apple sliced and cut into star shapes
• 1 lbs strawberries quartered
• 1 lbs blueberries
• Juice of 1/2 Lemon

Instructions

• Prepare the Strawberries: Begin by rinsing your strawberries. Quarter them and place them in a large mixing bowl.
• Wash the blueberries and add them to the bowl with the strawberries. Gently toss to mix.
• Create Apple Stars: Wash the Pink Lady apple. Using a small star-shaped cookie cutter, cut out stars from the apple slices. Toss apple stars with lemon juice.
• Add the star-shaped apple pieces to bowl with berries. Toss everything gently to mix without crushing the fruits.
• Chill and Serve: Chill the fruit salad until ready to serve. Serve with whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 39mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 29g

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4th Of July Jello Shots

Add some pizzazz to your patriotic celebrations with these red white and blue jello shots! Delicious whipped cream vodka adds a kick to these fruity and creamy shots. Perfect for summer get togethers.

WHAT ALCOHOL IS BEST FOR JELLO SHOTS?

Vodka is hands down the best alcohol for jello shots. Nowadays you can find vodka in a variety of flavors to fit your taste. This recipe calls for Whipped Cream flavored vodka. But feel free to use your favorite flavor or non-flavored vodka.

TIPS & TRICKS FOR MAKING JELLO SHOTS:

DO NOT add the unflavored gelatin to hot water before it is dissolved in cold water. Unflavored gelatin doesn’t work the same as flavored jello. It will get clumpy and stringy when added directly to hot water.

You can use sugar free options for your whipped cream and jello, if desired.

Do not add a layer on top of another layer if the mixture is still hot. You will melt the layer underneath it and this can make the colors run together.

Cover the jello shots if storing in the refrigerator. Use within 5 days. Do not freeze.

MORE COCKTAILS TO SERVE AT SUMMER PARTIES:

CUCUMBER MOJITOS – PEACH MARGARITAS – SEX ON THE BEACH COCKTAILS – CHERRY LIME TEQUILA COCKTAILS

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RED WHITE AND BLUE JELLO SHOTS

The 4th of July is going to be extra fun this year with these Red White and Blue Jello Shots. Jello shots layered with patriotic colors for a gorgeous adult treat.

Course Holidays

Cuisine American

Keyword jello shots, red white and blue jello shots

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Additional Time 6 hours hours

Total Time 6 hours hours 15 minutes minutes

Servings 20

Calories 40kcal

Author Nicole Harris

Equipment

• Plastic Jello Shot Cups

Ingredients

• Red Layer:
• 1 Box Red Jell-O 3 ounces
• 1 Cup Boiling Water
• ½ Cup Cold Water
• ½ Cup Whipped Cream Vodka
• White Layer:
• 2 Packets Unflavored Gelatin 0.25 ounces each
• ½ Cup Cold Water
• ½ Cup Boiling Water
• ½ Cup Whipped Cream Vodka
• ¼ Cup Simple Syrup
• ½ Cup Whipped Cream
• Blue Layer:
• 1 Box Blue Jell-O 3 ounces
• 1 Cup Boiling Water
• ½ Cup Cold Water
• ½ Cup Whipped Cream Vodka

Instructions

• Line your shot glasses up on a cookie sheet or other moveable, flat surface.
• Place the red jello in a medium mixing bowl and add the boiling water. Mix until dissolved.
• Add the cold water and vodka. Give a quick stir.
• Using an injector or pourable measuring cup, fill each shot glass about a third of the way full.
• Place in the fridge for 2 hours or until set.
• For the white layer, add the cold water to a medium mixing bowl and add the gelatin on top. Be sure all the gelatin powder soaks into the water, but do not stir and move it around too much. Let the gelatin slowly dissolve until there are no clumps of powder left.
• Add the boiling water to the bowl and stir until the gelatin dissolves into the water.
  Add the simple syrup and vodka. Give a quick stir.
• Add the whipped cream to the bowl and lightly whisk until dissolved into the mixture. Let cool down to room temp.
• Using an injector or pourable measuring cup, fill each shot glass a third of the way full with the white layer (on top of the red). Do this gently.
• Place back in the fridge for 2 hours or until set.
• Repeat steps 2-5, but use the blue jello in place of the red. Be sure to let the blue cool to room temp before adding to the top of the white. This will be your last layer, so fill it until there’s only about ¼ of an inch to the top left.
• Top with whipped cream and sprinkles, if desired, or serve as-is.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 40kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 4mg | Sugar: 2g

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This awesome recipe is thanks to my daughter. I told her she could come up with any dessert recipe and we would attempt to make it. Thank goodness she asked for white chocolate covered popcorn with sprinkles. I could’ve ended up making a fancy layer cake with a six year old! Yikes!

Being so close to Independence Day we decided to make 4th of July Dessert Popcorn. Red, White and Blue never tasted so good!

I made my own patriotic sprinkle mixture with nonpareils, white sugar pearls, sparkling white sprinkles and sugar stars.

Get the Sprinkles you need here >>> Patriotic Nonpareils, White Sugar Pearls, Sparkling White Sprinkles and Sugar Stars.

Not only is this chocolatey popcorn great for feeding a crowd but it is fantastic for kid helpers.

I’m just going to come out and say it. . . I hate cooking with kids! Hate it! There I said it.

Everyone always seems to be posting cute photos and stories about how wonderful it is to have little helpers in the kitchen. Ummm, yeah. Not me. I blame my limited amount of patience. I am just not one of those people.

But this recipe is totally doable. The little helpers get to pop microwave popcorn, drizzle chocolate and help with sprinkles. Done.

Now that is my kind of kid cooking project! {don’t worry, my daughter is perfectly content being the official taste-tester}

So round up your kids and make this 4th of July Dessert Popcorn for the fireworks show or just for movie night. They especially love to choose their own sprinkle combo!

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4th of July Dessert Popcorn

Make an easy and festive treat to enjoy while watching the fireworks. 4th of July Dessert Popcorn is popped microwave popcorn drizzled with white chocolate and topped with Red, White and Blue sprinkles! This patriotic dessert recipe is perfect for feeding a crowd!

Author Nicole Harris

Ingredients

• 8 Cups Popped Popcorn * you can use microwave popcorn, just not the buttery kind
• 1 Cup White Chocolate Morsels
• 2 teaspoons Coconut Oil
• 1/4 Cup Sprinkles

Instructions

• Place popped popcorn in large bowl. Set aside.
• Cover a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Set aside.
• Combine white chocolate and coconut oil in microwave safe bowl. Microwave 30 seconds then stir. Microwave 30 more seconds then stir until remaining lumps melt. Immediately drizzle over popcorn.
• Toss popcorn with wooden spoon or hands if cool enough until evenly coated with chocolate. Immediately spread evenly over prepared baking sheet.
• Top with sprinkles then transfer to refrigerator until chocolate sets. (5-10 minutes)
• Keep refrigerated until served.

Notes

*I used JollyTime Crispy n' White

Soft Baked Cookies

Chunky Monkey Popcorn Bars

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