No 4th of July cookout is complete without some patriotic desserts to enjoy while watching the fireworks light up the evening sky. Below are a few easy desserts to add to your menu that are sure to please anyone.

RED WHITE AND BLUE STRAWBERRIES

-Strawberries, washed and dried
-White chocolate
-Blue sugar, edible glitter, or sprinkles (blue sugar is shown in the picture)

Place blue sugar in a bowl.  In a separate bowl, melt the chocolate in the microwave on 50% power for two minutes.  Stir until the bowl is no longer warm.  Then microwave for 30 second intervals at 50% power, stirring after each, until the chocolate is completely melted. Dip the lower two thirds of the strawberries in the melted white chocolate.  Then, dip the lower third of the strawberries in the blue sugar or spoon it onto the strawberry.  Place on wax paper until completely cool.

FRUIT FLAG
Strawberry, blueberry and banana kabobs line up beautifully to salute the grand ol’ flag. The berries are the perfect colors for this no-fuss patriotic dessert (marshmallows make perfect white stripes, too). A drizzle of chocolate syrup goes great with these.

RED WHITE AND BLUE RICE KRISPIES

- 6 cups Rice Krispies Cereal

- 1 package marshmallows

- 3 TB margarine or butter

- Food coloring (red and blue)

1. Gather your supplies and divide the rice krispies and marshmallows in three for the three layers.

2. Microwave the marshmallows for a few minutes until they get really big and almost touch the top of the microwave. Take them out, stir well and add the food coloring. Then add the 2 cups of Rice Krispies and stir well. Press into well greased 9×13 or 9×9 depending on the thickness of your treats.

3. Do this for all 3 layers starting with the blue, then white and then red. Pat down all layers really well using wax paper.

4. Let set for a bit, then cut, serve and enjoy!