Patriotic Sweets & Treats Platter

PATRIOTIC SWEETS & TREATS BOARD

5/25/2020

Patriotic Sweets & Treats Board

For young and old alike, a Patriotic Sweets & Treats Board is loaded with more fun than fireworks! When I first started putting together a summertime sweets board, I was thinking about my little ones…but it turned out to be a huge hit with EVERYONE.

Filled with your favorite red, white & blue homemade treats, fresh fruit and all things sweet, nothing is more easy, fun and perfect than sharing a sweet treat for Memorial Day and the Fourth of July!

Patriotic Sweets & Treats Board

SIMPLE & EASY ENTERTAINING!

When I think of summertime celebrations, I think of barbecues, picnics, parades and fireworks, with family and friends gathering in a casual, relaxed setting to laugh and just have fun.

Food that is unfussy, comforting, rustic, and maybe even quirky is typically involved. A grazing board is the perfect fit, because you can choose tasty patriotic-themed foods and serve them in a way that people can help themselves and come back for more. The absolute easiest way to entertain!

My little ones had soooo much fun helping me put this together! They loved making a list, shopping for their favorites, helping decorate with sprinkles, and helping to place everything on the board.

Memorial Day Sweets & Treats Board

FOR MY PATRIOTIC SWEETS & TREATS BOARD I USED THE FOLLOWING:

Patriotic Sugar Cookies
Patriotic Cupcakes
Patriotic Whoopie Cakes
Fresh Strawberries
Fresh Raspberries
Fresh Cherries
Red Seedless Grapes
Fresh Blueberries
Popcorn
White Chocolate Pretzels with Patriotic Sprinkles
Yogurt Raisins
Holiday M&M's
Patriotic Gummi Bears
Red Strawberry Licorice
Patriotic Tootsie Rolls
Marshmallows

Patriotic Sweets & Treats Board

PATRIOTIC SWEETS & TREATS PLATTER

For young and old alike, a Patriotic Sweets & Treats Board is loaded with more fun than fireworks! When I first started putting together a summertime sweets board, I was thinking about my little ones…but it turned out to be a huge hit with EVERYONE. Filled with your favorite red, white & blue homemade treats, fresh fruit and all things sweet, nothing is more easy, fun and perfect than sharing a sweet treat for Memorial Day and the Fourth of July!

Fourth of July Sweets & Treats Board

INGREDIENTS:
The secret of a great sweet & treats board is to find your favorites treats – and to have a few surprises! The goal is to assemble a board filled with texture and color that fits with your theme.
For my Patriotic Sweets & Treats Board, I used a loving mix of some homemade treats and some store-bought items too. Mix and match your favorites for something wonderful and unique every time – whether you’re making it for your little ones, or as a treat to enjoy for a summertime patriotic celebration! Pick your favorites and HAVE FUN!

BAKERY & HOMEMADE TREATS: a selection of some of our favorites:

Patriotic Sugar Cookies – some simple, some decorated
Patriotic Cupcakes (both mini and regular cupcakes work great)
Patriotic Whoopie Cakes (Chocolate with Marshmallow Cream Filling & Star Sprinkles)
Ultimate Rice Krispies Bars
Carrot Patch Pretzel Rods (fudge-covered pretzels with drizzle & sprinkles)
Chocolate Covered Strawberries

FRESH SUMMER FRUIT:

Strawberries
Raspberries
Blueberries
Blackberries
Cherries
Red Seedless Grapes
Watermelon Slices

OPTIONAL: Creamy Fruit Dip

SWEET & SAVORY TREATS: Something sweet, something savory, something classic, something new!

Popcorn
White Chocolate Covered Pretzels with Patriotic Sprinkles
Yogurt Covered Raisins
Holiday M&M’s
Patriotic Gummi Bears
Patriotic Tootsie Rolls
Red Licorice
Marshmallows

HOW I MAKE THIS:

Choose a nice solid cutting board or wooden serving tray to create your platter.
Set out your favorites so that you know what you’ll be working with.
Place small dishes or bowls on board that will hold smaller treats.
Next, place larger bakery items on your board – cupcakes, cookies, whoopie cakes, cheesecake slices, chocolate-covered pretzels, etc.
Next, add fresh fruit. Add fruit dip (optional) in a star-shaped serving bowl.
Arrange candy in patterns around and across the board, filling in empty spaces with smaller treats.
Fill small bowls with smaller candies to complete your board.
Start with small amounts of each item – you can always refresh your platter as time goes by!

YIELD: Serves 4 - 20 and perfect for a summertime party!

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