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TREATS FOR THE FOURTH:

Easy treats for any Fourth celebration!

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INSTAGRAM: @DRESSEDINBLESSINGS WEBSITE: DRESSEDINBLESSINGS.WIXSITE.COM/WEBSITE Finally summer is here and the Fourth of July is just around the corner! With pandemic regulatios finally relaxing, people are starting to come together again. I'm sure many of us have special barbecues or parties planned to celebrate the Fourth, so I thought it would be a great idea to share some fun and easy treats to bring to any and all of your Fourth of July gatherings this summer!

1. Fruit Salad

Can you ever go wrong with a fruit salad? So simple but so refreshing and always a crowd pleaser for sure! Fruit salads are the perfect summer cookout snack. Not only is it healthy, but it is so refreshing and really helps to quench the effects of that relentless summer heat and humidity. Have fun with your fruit salad by picking out all different types of fruit. Bring a patriotic flare to your fruit salad by incorporating blueberries and strawberries, and for a little extra sweetness throw in some mini marshmallows for the full Red, White & Blue effect!

2. Cookie Cake

I am not sure two words have ever gone together as perfectly as these. Cake is good and a cookie is good too, but a cookie cake? Well that's just great! My favorite cookie cake recipe comes from one of my very favorite baking bloggers Sally Bakes Blog. You can google her for her website or find her on instagram too! My favorite way to bring a patriotic flare to this already yummy cookie cake is by adding cute star sprinkles into the cookie cake batter, and then topping with some white frosting and strawberries and blueberries!

3. Charcuterie

This option is definitely on the fancier side of things, but man am I a total sucker for a good charcuterie board! If you are unfamilar with the art of charcuterie, it is essentially a board or plate made up of beautifull plated cheese and meat combinations alongside other added goodies such as fruits (fresh or dried), jams, and starches such as pretzels or crackers. I don't know about you, but sometimes I struggle to find that perfect source for charcuterie inspiration. One of my absolute favorite resources is @ ainttooproudtomeg on instagram, her boards are absolutely stunning and she always provides helpful step-bystep tutorials so anyone can achieve charcuterie beauty!

4. Cupcakes

You just can't beat the classics! This one may seem super simple, but it is one of the easiest and most perfect treats for any occasion. They are incredbly easy and fairly quick to make, and they are so versatile in terms of decoration and flavor. Make baking the cupcakes a fun activity for your friends or family. You can even make it into a fun competition to see who comes up with the most unique flavor combinations or the most festive decorations!

5. Fruit Kabobs

This is the perfect mess free treat for any summer get together and it is so simple and easy to make! It can be as simple as skewering some of your favorite fruit, or you can take this fun and festive approach for the Fourth: Grab some strawberries, blueberries and marshmallows and simply alternate them on the skewer for a fun and festive look for the Fourth!

I hope these yummy treat ideas have been helpful and get you excited for this festive and patriotic holiday. Let us all remember that we are the Land of the Free because of the Brave, thank you to all of those who serve or have served this wonderful country of ours. Thank you & God Bless!

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