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Food for July 4th: Red, White and Blue Firecrackers

June 10, 2013 By Shannah 66 Comments

Food for July 4th parties can be so fun to make! Get the kids involved and make these Red, White and Blue Firecrackers using only marshmallows and candy! These Red, White and Blue chocolate dipped marshmallow pops are so festive and fun to make, everyone will have a blast!

I love entertaining!  Holidays for me mean a time to get family and friends together and share a meal.  Of course, for most holidays, I like to coordinate the food with the occasion.  When thinking about food for July 4th, I wanted something fun that the kids could also help with.
Red, White and Blue

Before we get started, I will mention that this is a blast to get kids involved with BUT it can get kind of messy with little hands helping.  Just keep lots of wipes and paper towels on hand when you are doing it.  Have fun with it though 🙂

What You’ll Need:
– 1-2 bags of large marshmallows
– 2 bags blue wilton candy melts
– 2 bags red wilton candy melts
– lollipop sticks
– wax or parchment paper.

Let’s Make It:
1)  Pick which color you want to start with {I did blue} and melt some of the candy melts according to the package directions.  DO NOT MELT IT ALL AT ONCE but do it in smaller batches.

2)  Stick a marshmallow onto a lollipop stick and dip into the melted candy, twirling to coat.  Place on wax paper to set.  Repeat for the number of pops you want for both the red and blue candy.
NOTE:  I used lollipop sticks for my red ones too because it created a hole in the marshmallow making it easier to add to the single stick later.  You can always skip that part if you would rather conserve lollipop sticks.

3)  Once all of the marmallows are set well, thread them onto lollipop sticks in the following order: blue {bottom}, white {middle}, red {top}.
I did this by sliding my blue ones down {carefully} and then adding the other two colors.

Candy Coated Marshmallows

Marshmallow Pops

Food for July 4th: Red, White and Blue Firecrackers

Chocolate Dipped Marshmallow Pops

What is your favorite thing food to make for July 4th?

If you loved this marshmallow pop idea, check out these:

  • Chocolate Dipped Marshmallows
  • Strawberry Marshmallow Heart Treats
  • https://www.babysavers.com/how-to-make-marshmallow-fluff/

What you’ll need for this recipe:

  • Sauce pan
  • Lollipop sticks
  • Wax paper

You can find a list of the awesome parties I link up to by visiting here.

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  1. Happy Valley Chow says

    June 10, 2013 at 3:50 pm

    What a fun idea! These would definitely go over well at a 4th of July party 🙂
    Happy Valley Chow recently posted…Homemade SrirachaMy Profile

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    • Shannah says

      June 13, 2013 at 3:52 pm

      These were definitely a hit at Memorial Day so I plan to make them again on for July 4th.

      Reply
  2. Victoria @ My Thoughts For Thought says

    June 10, 2013 at 6:02 pm

    Such a fun Idea. Last year I did something similar to this except I used jello. It was such a hit, I think the chocolate would be even better though!
    Victoria @ My Thoughts For Thought recently posted…Peanut Butter and Chocolate Croissants RecipeMy Profile

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    • Shannah says

      June 13, 2013 at 3:50 pm

      OH I love the idea of using jello. I bet that would be so cute.

      Reply
  3. Angela says

    June 11, 2013 at 1:42 pm

    So much fun! I would love for you to link up to my party at http://hickorytrailblog.blogspot.com/2013/06/efforts-and-assets-linky-party-6.html

    Thanks,
    Angela

    Reply
    • Shannah says

      June 13, 2013 at 3:47 pm

      Thanks so much! I definitely made a note to stop by and visit your party 🙂

      Reply
  4. Melanie says

    June 11, 2013 at 7:47 pm

    Very cute! I found your blog via Brag About It Tuesday Link party and am a new follower!
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    • Shannah says

      June 13, 2013 at 3:44 pm

      Thanks so much for visiting! I love new followers.

      Reply
  5. Maria says

    June 13, 2013 at 10:22 am

    How cute! What a fun idea to coat the marshmallows!

    Reply
    • Shannah says

      June 13, 2013 at 3:21 pm

      Thanks! It took a little while to coat them all but they turned out so cute.

      Reply
  6. Ruth@LivingWellSpendingLess says

    June 13, 2013 at 11:25 am

    Hi Shannah! I hopped over from Sugar Bee Crafts. I love these – they would be so super cute on a s’mores bar for 4th of July!

    We would love for you to link this up with us at Living Well Spending Less! You can link up any of your thrifty projects each Thursday – we would love to have you join us! http://www.livingwellspendingless.com/category/thrifty-thursday/
    Ruth@LivingWellSpendingLess recently posted…Thrifty Thursday {Week 15}My Profile

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    • Shannah says

      June 13, 2013 at 3:20 pm

      Thanks so much for coming over for a visit. A s’mores bar is a great idea!

      Reply
  7. Julie says

    June 13, 2013 at 11:49 am

    These are so cute!!
    Julie recently posted…Creamy ColeslawMy Profile

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    • Shannah says

      June 13, 2013 at 3:19 pm

      Thanks! They were a huge hit with the kids for sure.

      Reply
  8. Jill @ Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons says

    June 17, 2013 at 9:01 am

    This is a great idea! Would love for you to share this on our Kitchen Fun & Crafty link party!:) http://kitchenfunwithmy3sons.blogspot.com/2013/06/kitchen-fun-crafty-friday-link-party-70.html

    Reply
    • Shannah says

      June 18, 2013 at 2:21 pm

      Thanks! I will be sure to come by and visit this week.

      Reply
  9. Julie Corbisiero says

    June 17, 2013 at 9:21 am

    Hi, this is so cute and I love this for a 4th of July party! I saw it on made by you mondays.
    Julie from julieslifestyle.blogspot.com
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    • Shannah says

      June 18, 2013 at 1:28 pm

      Thanks! We had a great time making them and they were definitely a hit at our Memorial Day party. I plan to make them again for our July 4th BBQ too.

      Reply
  10. Trish - Mom On Timeout says

    June 19, 2013 at 6:23 pm

    So fun Shannah! I love how bright the colors are and my boys don’t need any motivation to eat some marshmallows 🙂 What an awesome treat for the 4th of July! Pinned!
    Trish – Mom On Timeout recently posted…Lime Lantern Daiquiri – My Signature Cocktail!My Profile

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    • Shannah says

      June 24, 2013 at 3:23 pm

      Haha…my kids don’t really need much coaching to eat marshmallows either. They did have a lot of fun with these though.

      Reply
  11. Paula@SweetPea says

    June 21, 2013 at 10:30 am

    What a cute patriotic treat! I love how you’ve displayed them, too. I’m pinning and will share on my FB page later today.
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    • Shannah says

      June 24, 2013 at 3:09 pm

      Thanks 🙂 I thought they turned out really great and the kids definitely loved them.

      Reply
  12. Susan says

    June 21, 2013 at 8:28 pm

    My family loves anything with marshmallows and yours are adorable. I’d love if you’d come and share at Inspire Us Thursday at Organized 31. http://organized31.blogspot.com/2013/06/inspire-us-thursday-link-party-4.html
    Susan recently posted…Inspire Us Thursday Link Party #4My Profile

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    • Shannah says

      June 24, 2013 at 3:03 pm

      Marshmallows are super yummy! My kids love them plain or in things like S’mores.

      Reply
  13. Kaysi @ Keeping it Simple says

    June 23, 2013 at 8:14 pm

    Those are so much fun Shannah!!
    Kaysi @ Keeping it Simple recently posted…Red, white and blueberry wafflesMy Profile

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    • Shannah says

      June 24, 2013 at 2:45 pm

      Thanks. We had a lot of fun making them and sharing them at the party.

      Reply
    • Shannah says

      June 24, 2013 at 2:47 pm

      Thanks! I think they are a super fun way to get kids involved.

      Reply
  14. Jamie says

    June 24, 2013 at 1:44 am

    Oh my, what a great idea!! These look delicious too 😉 Thank you so much for sharing at Give Me The Goods Monday!
    Jamie @
    Better With Age
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    • Shannah says

      June 24, 2013 at 2:42 pm

      Thanks! They are a huge hit with the kids especially.

      Reply
  15. Rachel says

    June 24, 2013 at 2:29 pm

    Hi, just wondering how you stored these? Do they need to be refrigerated? We will be driving a few hours on the 4th. Should I keep them in a cooler? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Shannah says

      June 24, 2013 at 2:40 pm

      I did not put them in the fridge. If you put them in the fridge, it may actually melt them faster once you take them out. If it is going to be really hot on your trip, a cooler would be good though. They don’t need to be kept cold but out of direct heat is a good idea.

      Reply
  16. Nancy says

    June 28, 2013 at 12:01 am

    Thanks for sharing this wonderful project–I am excited to be featuring it today! The new link party is up today, so link up anything you have been posting about! And we will be featuring FROZEN TREATS next week, so if you have any FROZEN TREATS–please share them and we will be happy to feature them! Can’t wait to see what you have to share! http://www.dosmallthingswithlove.com/2013/06/happy-hour-friday-628.html

    Reply
    • Shannah says

      July 2, 2013 at 10:44 am

      Thanks so much for your compliment! I will have to stop by and check out your frozen treats party.

      Reply
  17. April @ Angel's Homestead says

    June 29, 2013 at 10:30 pm

    What a creative and fun craft project! I’d love it if you would bring this over to my Saturday Spotlight party to share. http://angelshomestead.com/saturday-spotlight-23/ Hope to see you there!

    April
    Angels Homestead

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    • April @ Angel's Homestead says

      June 29, 2013 at 10:31 pm

      Ugh, I meant to say recipe! Sorry 🙂
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    • Shannah says

      July 2, 2013 at 10:25 am

      Thanks! I will try to come by for a visit 🙂

      Reply
  18. Heather says

    July 1, 2013 at 8:18 pm

    I featured your yummy fourth of July recipe tonight!! You can see your feature here! http://www.settingforfour.com/2013/07/20-patriotic-ideas-for-fourth-of-july.html
    Heather recently posted…20 + Patriotic Ideas for Fourth of July // Project Inspire{d} Linky Party and Feature HighlightsMy Profile

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    • Shannah says

      July 2, 2013 at 10:14 am

      Thanks so much for featuring my July 4th marshmallows.

      Reply
  19. Brandie says

    July 3, 2017 at 9:47 am

    Pinning!

    Reply
  20. Laura says

    July 5, 2017 at 1:25 pm

    These are real cute and the kids could make them, too!

    Reply
  21. Melissa @ Served Up With Love says

    July 5, 2017 at 6:01 pm

    These are so fun and festive!

    Reply
  22. Art from My Table says

    July 6, 2017 at 9:18 am

    The 4th of July can get so hectic making sure everything is ready. Love that the kids can get involved with these so that there is less things for me to prepare!

    Reply
  23. Scarlet says

    July 3, 2019 at 3:00 pm

    Those look so fun for the kids to make tomorrow. Thanks for the great idea and recipe.
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