FOOD
Festive Treats for the Fourth Make one of these red, white, and blue recipes with the kiddos—they’re that easy!
PATRIOTIC ICE CREAM CONES Instead of filling the cones with ice cream, you can also use them as a serving cup for red and blue fruit. Sugar or cake cones White chocolate chips Red, white, and blue sprinkles (like Betty Crocker Decorating Decors), nonpareils, or star sprinkles (available on Amazon) Melt white chocolate chips according to package directions. Use a pastry brush to “paint” a rim of chocolate around a cone, then roll in decorations or sprinkle on chocolate. Repeat with all cones;
allow to dry on wax paper, then serve with your favorite ice cream flavors, cherries, and extra sprinkles. SALUTE SNACK MIX 3/4 c Honey Nut Cheerios 3/4 c Rice Chex 1 bag Chex Mix Muddy Buddies 2/3 c Mini pretzels or pretzel sticks 3/4 c Red, white, and blue M&M’s 2/3 c Patriotic candy corn, such as Brach’s (available on Amazon) CONTINUED ON PAGE 28
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