More Kid Friendly 4th of July Treats
Just in time, MORE kid friendly 4th of July treats, or a kid of any age. Who doesnโt like ice cream? With just a few items, you can take a simple ice cream sandwich or cone from plain to dazzling. Seems like adding sprinkles to just about anything makes it a more fun treat. And adding red, white, and blue, now itโs ready for the 4th of July.
Anytime you can get your kids involved, especially in cooking, makes them proud of what they did. And maybe they will tend to eat it more too. No cooking involved so this is perfect for kids to make but be careful when melting chocolate for the ice cream cones.
How to Make More Kid Friendly 4th of July Treats
ICE CREAM SANDWICHES
What you need:
- Your favorite ice cream sandwiches โ mini sizes are great for this
- Sprinkles
- Craft sticks โ for popsicles
Keep your ice sandwiches frozen until ready for use as they tend to thaw rather quickly. I only pulled one out of the freezer at a time, then quickly put it back in the freezer after sprinkles were attached.
Pour the sprinkles a dish which is long enough for the size of your ice cream sandwich.
Unwrap and dip each side into the sprinkles. Usually the ice cream will soften enough around the edges for them to attach. Do all four sides. You can always add a few more sprinkles by hand if needed.
**This is the time if you want to add a stick to one end to make it a popsicle.
Return to freezer immediately.
If you are making these ahead of time for a party, place them in a single layer on a baking sheet which has been covered in parchment paper. Cover with plastic wrap. Remove just before serving.
Sprinkles, sugars, and candies are available in so many colors, this could be adapted for any occasion or party.
ICE CREAM CONES
Make your ice cream cone go from ordinary, to extra-ordinary with just a couple simple steps.
What you need:
- Candy coating โ I like to use Wilton Candy Melts
- Sprinkles
- Ice Cream Cones
- Container for holding cones to dry
Because you want the cones to dry upright, find something to use for this before you start. I happened to have some empty spice bottles which were the perfect size. If you canโt find anything, pour enough sugar in a jar or bowl to hold your cones upright.
I like the look of a sugar cone. Hint โ to prevent melting drips, place a small marshmallow in the bottom of the cone before you put your ice cream on top. Some companies even have colored cones.
As with any project with kids, safety is always first. The melting of this chocolate needs to be supervised especially close.
I like to use Wilton Candy Melts as they have a smoother finish than some other brands. My preferred way of melting is over a pot of simmering water. There are instructions on the bag if you prefer the microwave method.
Place the wafers in a heat proof bowl and place over the simmering water, stirring until all is melted and smooth. Take special care to not let any water get in your chocolate as it can cause your chocolate to start hardening or cause a streak color.
Carefully remove the bowl of melted chocolate from the pot and stir well.
Dip the tops of the cone into the melted chocolate. I did about an inch. Gently shake off excess or use a knife to smooth.
Immediately dip this into the sprinkles, rotating to get complete coverage. You can never have too many sprinkles.
Set upright to dry. Depending on how thick the coating is, the dry time can vary. To speed up, these can be placed in the refrigerator or freezer for 10 โ 15 minutes.
These can be made 3 โ 4 days ahead of time and stored in an airtight container.
Serve with your favorite ice cream or frozen yogurt. I added one of the SUGAR DIPPED CHERRIES on top. For individual servings, these have been placed in a small jar of assorted candies. Bag the candies up for a treat to take home.
As with these other treats, use a variety of colors to customize it to match your occasion or party.
Have a safe and Happy 4th of July.
Want to know how to make the cherries โ find it here.
More ideas great for the 4th of July or the summer:
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Happy Travels,
Rosemary
Simple, fun and smart! I love this. I love the pop you gave the treats.
It’s amazing how simple things can make things more fun.
Great ideas! My daughter loves sprinkles, so she will think its amazing if they are added to her ice cream sandwich!
Sprinkles will make anyone happy. Is pink her favorite color?
Love these ideas! Anything looks cute with sprinkles on it ๐ The ice cream sandwiches are especially adorable!
Thanks. I like to use colored sugars and sprinkles anytime I can.
LOVE the pops of color and how simple these are to create! My kiddos could totally handle this project!
Hope you try this. Any color works so use those leftover holiday sprinkles.
How cute, festive and easy are these kid friendly fourth of July desserts! I’m going to pin this right now to use later! We love making ice cream sandwiches out of chocolate chip oatmeal cookies. Happy 4th of July!
I have a simple chocolate cookie I like to use too, but trying to make these very simple.
Those ice cream sandwiches look so yummy (and easy to make 4th of July-y!) Sprinkles really do make everything better <3
so cute and simple, especially love the ice cream sandwiches.. so easy and my kids would love them
oh those little cones I could totally do on my own! Love this idea!! My kids don’t care for the ice cream sandwiches so that wouldn’t work too well – but anything with sprinkles is delish!
Love the ice cream cone idea–yeah I love sprinkles probably as much as if not more then any kid!!
Oh how delicious do these look?! I’m not American but my little guy would love those ice-cream sandwiches. We may have to join you in the 4th of July celebrations ๐
Yes – please celebrate with us. Of course, any colors would work.
What amazing Ideas! We are having a potluck at a friends house, really looking forward to it.
Hope you take a few of these, and check back later for a few more ideas.
Ice cream sandwiches are a summer staple item in my house! Can’t wait to see how adding sprinkles goes over.
I love to have the mini ones. That way I don’t feel quite as guilty eating them. Sprinkles will make anything better.
Cute and creative. I love these ideas and I will definitely be making them on Saturday.
Great way to use any leftover sprinkles from other holidays. Have a great 4th.
This! This is what I’m taking to the 4th of July cookout!
Quick and easy – have a Happy 4th.
My kids love putting sprinkles on anything, so they’d be all over these! Great ideas!
Quick and easy entertainment plus I love anything that helps get the kids in the kitchen. Hope you will sign up and follow for more great recipes and ideas.
I don’t think it matters how old you get sprinkles make everything better! These turned out so nice, they look delicious!
Great way for using up any sprinkles leftover from the holidays. Add a stick and you have a party. Hope you will sign up and follow for more great recipes and ideas.
The red, white and blue ice cream and ice cream sandwich looks really cool. It also looks so tasty with the sprinkles in them.
These are great ideas!! I love them! I like how they are super simple to make too. ๐ Awesome post!
Easy and simple are words which should be in almost any summertime menu.Hope you will sign up and follow for more great recipes and ideas.
oh yum, these look absolutely delicious not just for kids but for all as I need some of these
Agree, ice cream and sprinkles are for kids of any age. Hope you will sign up and follow for more great recipes and ideas.
That looks so good, I think adults will enjoy it too! I love celebrating with themed food, always makes the day more exciting. Well done!
I think using a theme can make any dinner or party more fun. Thanks for stopping by. Hope you will sign up and follow for more great recipes and ideas.
OMG love these ideas!! How cute and fun! I am sure the kids are absolutely excited and proud of these yummy creations. They seem so easy to do too! Love it!
“I made that” – kids are so proud to say that. This can pretty well be done with things you have on hand. If you have kids, you have sprinkles.
I have made the sandwich treats for our daughters birthday and they were such a hit. I love the idea for the cones. That is super simple and SO cute!
These are great ways for a kids party without spending a fortune. Plus, using any color of sprinkles can work.
I love that these treats are super easy to make, but look oh so delicious too!
Easy to make and fun to eat. Great way to entertain kids and make them think they are helping. Plus, use up those leftover holiday sprinkles. Hope you will sign up and follow for more great recipes and ideas.
This is definitely one to be Pinned! hehehe~ My grandkids will love this for the fourth and you my friend are a genius! I love it! thanks for sharing! ๐
Oh Thanks – great way to use up any sprinkles around. Hope you will sign up and follow for more great recipes and ideas.
These look great! Who knew a few sprinkles could make such a big difference. My Kiddies would definitely love each of these ideas! Thanks for sharing ๐
And a great way to use up any leftover sprinkles from other holidays.
What a fun way to spruce up the ice cream sandwiches for the holiday. My kids would love to have these this weekend!
Sprinkles always make things more fun.
Omg what cute Fourth of July treats!!! I make those ice cream sandwiches for hubby every year! So simple and yummy to make.
Wow, you’re so creative. And those sounds really yummy. I’m definitely making them this weekend!
So easy – plus this is something the kids can make and be proud of.