5 Easy Red White & Blue Treats to Make With Your Kids for July 4th

One time (ahem, two years ago when I only had one bratty wonderful kid to contend with) I made these super gorgeous, from-scratch, red white and blue cupcakes just because. They were delicious and festive.

Now I can’t even remember the last time I showered, nevermind found the time to hand pipe cupcakes. So if you’re like me, but still want to do something cute and patriotic with the kids this weekend, here are five easy edible treats you will love making together. Or, at least, will stop your kids from saying “moooom” and “I’m bored” for like 10 minutes.

Happy July 4^th friends!

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Shannon Sarna

Shannon Sarna is Editor of The Nosher. Born to an Italian mother who loved to bake, a Jewish father who loved to experiment, and a food chemist grandfather, loving and experimenting with diverse foods is simply in her blood. Her writing and recipes have been featured in Tablet Magazine, JTA News, New Jersey Monthly Magazine, The Jewish Week, Joy of Kosher Magazine, Vinepair, Modern Loss and Buzzfeed. She graduated from Smith College in Northampton, MA with a degree in Comparative Government and Spanish Language and Literature and lives in South Orange, NJ with her husband, daughters and rescue dogs. To see what Shannon is cooking and eating, follow her on Twitter and Instagram.