We've got three simple recipes for you that are perfect for getting little hands in the kitchen. Each one is red, white, and blue-themed, adding a patriotic flair to your Memorial Day celebrations. These easy-to-make treats will not only be fun and delicious but also a great way to create lasting memories with your family.
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Red, white, and blue layered dip
Ingredients:
- Whipped cream
- Strawberries
- Blueberries
Directions:
- Layer all the ingredients in a red, white, and blue pattern. (Tip: Use a piping bag or plastic bag to squeeze the whipped cream to easily layer evenly. Or a spoon will do ya too!
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Tie-dye cupcakes
Tie dye or multi-color cupcakes are popular, and with good reason — they are fun and fairly simple to make! We created some red, white, and blue cupcakes.
Ingredients:
- White cupcake mix, prepared as stated on the box
- Red and blue food coloring
- Small bowls & spoons (for each color)
- Cupcake wrappers
- White icing or frosting
- Red, silver, and blue sprinkles
- Red, white, and blue candy (We used rock candy and Twizzlers cut into pieces and separated)
Optional:
- Piping bags and decorating tips
Directions:
- Line cupcake pans with cupcake wrappers.
- Prepare batter and divide evenly into 3 small bowls.
- Put a few drops of blue food coloring in one bowl of batter and a few drops of red into another bowl of batter and mix well.
- Spoon batter into cupcake liners, equal parts red, white, and blue.
- Bake as directed on the box and set aside to cool.
- Once the cupcakes are cool, use white icing and sprinkles/candy to decorate them.
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Patriotic S'mores
These patriotic s'mores are PERFECT for Memorial Day, July 4th BBQs, and Flag Day picnics! Now that I think about it, they are good for any occasion! Just switch up the color of the chocolate candies to fit any theme.
Ingredients:
- Graham crackers
- Marshmallow Fluff
- Chocolate candies
Directions:
- Spread marshmallow fluff on a graham cracker.
- Top with chocolate candies.
- Eat as is, or microwave for a few seconds to get it melty and gooey.
A version of this story originally appeared in Macaroni Kid EATS.
