Easy Patriotic Party Favors for the 4th of July

4th of July party favors filled with M&M’s, Hershey’s Kisses, and other sweet treats are perfect for your Independence Day celebration.

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July 4th will be here before we know it, why not make your backyard barbecue or fireworks party a little extra special with festive 4th of July party favors? These easy to make cone favors are filled with candy and can be used for all of your patriotic celebrations including, Flag Day, Memorial Day and cheering on Team USA at the Olympics next month.

Patriotic Party Favors for the 4th of July

Forth of July has always been one of my favorite holidays. I remember as a child spending days decorating my bike or wagon with streamers and flowers for the parade and celebration in the park. At the end we would all snack on ice cream cups and Cracker Jack before we went home to a family bbq or to the lake to spend the day. Then it was off to the fireworks where we would munch or popcorn and cotton candy while the mosquitos munched on us.

Did you do the same as a child?

This year we are hosting a barbecue with family and friends and I am already making plans. My husband handles all of the grilling, and I am in charge of the sides, sweet treats and the table. I will be adding these cone favors for the guests to enjoy.

Ever since I made these Valentine’s Day favors I have been coming up with ways to use them for every holiday. It doesn’t get any easier than a sugar cone and some seasonal candy.

For these 4th of July Party Favors I used the leftovers from my 4th of July no churn ice cream that I shared last week. These patriotic party favors are the perfect compliment to the ice cream or the no-bake cheesecake, not to mention they are practically free because you already have most of the supplies if you made the ice cream.

Supplies for 4th of July Candy Favors

• Sugar ice cream cones
• Patriotic Red, White & Blue Melting Wafers
• M&M’s, Tootsie Rolls, Hershey’s Kisses, Mini candy bars
• Assorted red, white and blue candies, like Hot Tamales, Cinnamon Balls, Gum Balls, Swedish Fish, etc
• Cone Shaped Cellophane Bags
• Ribbon or twine

How to assemble 4th of July Party Favors

This “craft” is perfect to make with your children or your grandchildren, because it is easy and fun. Favor bags or goody bags are always a nice addition to a party, the guests can enjoy them now or later.

Dipped Cones

• Place melting wafers in 3 separate bowl, melt according to the package directions.
• Place a Silphat baking liner or wax paper on a baking sheet, set aside.
• Dip the cones into the melting wafers and set on waxed paper to harden. IF you want to dip the cones in multiple colors let each layer harden before moving on to the next.
• Or make a marbled swirl of the red white and blue melting wavers and dip the cones into it.
• Add colored sprinkles and sugar to the cones as well.

To assemble the favor, take an ice cream cone, place it in the cellophane bag and fill it up with your sweet treats and candy. Tie it with ribbon or twine and voila, you have a great 4th of July favor!

Tips

If you don’t want to use the sugar cones you can use craft paper to make a cones and fill that with candy. Michaels and Hobby Lobby both have have paper including an American flag design. These favors can be customized for any birthday party or occasion, including Christmas.

Where Can I find Patriotic Party Supplies?

Patriotic party supplies can be found at The Dollar Tree(candy, cones, cellophane bags), (craft paper, candy, twine, ribbon), Target, Oriental Trading or on Amazon.

Additional Items to add to your holiday favors or patriotic celebration

• glow sticks, bracelets or necklaces
• temporary tattoos
• silicone bracelets
• 4th of July necklace or beads
• Crayons

What to do with Patriotic Party Favors

• Use as a place card
• Gift as small gift to family, friends and neighbors
• Use as a party favor
• Use as part of your table centerpieces
• patriotic pinwheels to tie to the outside

Looking for More Red, White and Blue Desserts? 

Red, White and Blue No-Churn Ice Cream

Lemon Raspberry Swirled Cheesecake Bars

Easy Red, White and Blue Party Favor Cones

Cherry Slab Pie

THAT’S ALL FOR NOW

I hope that you enjoyed this easy, Fourth of July favor and that you have a wonderful and safe celebration.

Have a great day friends, thank you for spending part of your day with me.

What will you be doing for the 4th of July?

Hosting a backyard bbq?

Attending a parade?

Watching the fireworks?

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