22 Easy Memorial Day + July 4th Dessert Recipes With 5 Ingredients or Less

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1. Patriotic Pretzel Rods

I love the little star sprinkles on these pretzel rods! It’s another easy dessert you can make with just 5 ingredients and no baking required.

Recipe source + credit: Together As Family

2. Patriotic Starry Rice Krispie Treats

This may be one of my favorite recipes in this post! I’m a sucker for anything heart or star shaped, so this dessert recipe is right up my alley. Plus, it’s a fun no-bake recipe that you can make with just 5 ingredients!

Recipe source + credit: Desserts on a Dime

3. Patriotic Chocolate Pretzels

This is another fun, no-bake dessert that even kids can help decorate! I love bringing these to a party or BBQ because they don’t take a lot of time to make, look fancy, and are the perfect sweet grab & go treats

Recipe source + credit: Homemade Heather

4. Patriotic Oreo Balls

Ahh the good old Oreo truffles. I swear, I have some version of these in every dessert roundup I do, but for good reason – they’re so easy to make, absolutely delicious, and perfect to bring to a party!

Recipe source + credit: Desserts on a Dime

5. Patriotic Oreo Cookie Pops

If Oreo truffles aren’t your thing, how about these festive dipped Oreo cookie pops?! You can even make them into a little “bouquet” to bring to your next Memorial Day party!

Recipe source + credit: The Farm Girl Gabs

6. Red White & Blue Jello Cups

I had to do a double take when I saw that this recipe only had 3 ingredients! It’s also super refreshing for any Memorial Day or July 4th BBQ.

Recipe source + credit: Baking You Happier

7. Red White & Blue Puppy Chow

You can make this festive puppy chow with just 5 ingredients and a few other optional mix-ins!

Recipe source + credit: The Baking ChocolateTess

8. Fourth of July Fruit Kabobs

Need a last minute healthy dessert you can bring to a Memorial Day or 4th July BBQ or gathering? Make these super easy fruit kabobs that won’t take you more than 5 minutes to put together!

Recipe source + credit: Kids Activity Zone

9. Fourth of July Trifle

Elevate a store-bought angel food cake with this easy recipe that looks professionally done but just requires a handful of ingredients! The best part is that there’s no cooking or baking involved in this recipe!

Recipe source + credit: Princess Pinky Girl

10. Red, White and Blue Parfaits

These patriotic parfaits make easy, healthy, and festive desserts for your Memorial Day or July 4th party! There’s also no cooking or baking involved, making it a simple recipe that’s perfect for beginners.

Recipe source + credit: To Simply Inspire

11. Fourth of July Cake Mix Cookies

You don’t need to bust out a bunch of ingredients to make a batch of cookies for the holiday! This simple cookie recipe is made using boxed cake mix and tastes incredibly delicious.

Recipe source + credit: Kathryn’s Kitchen

12. Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies

This one’s for all the chocolate lovers! You’re only going to need 5 ingredients to make these simple chocolate cake mix cookies that’s sure to be a crowd favorite.

Recipe source + credit: Eating on a Dime

13. Red Velvet Cookies

Let’s stick with the cake mix theme and talk about these red velvet cake mix cookies! This one is also made with only 5 ingredients and it’s beginner-friendly too.

Recipe source + credit: Sugar and Soul

14. Sugar Cookie Cake

I think this is just about the most creative use of store-bought sugar cookie dough that I’ve ever seen! Only 4 ingredients are all you’re going to need to make this adorable cookie pizza that your guests are sure to love.

Recipe source + credit: Trop Rockin

15. Easy Flag Cake

If you look up Memorial Day or July 4th dessert recipes, you’re sure to find some type of flag cake recipe. If you’ve been just as intimidated as I am with those fancy recipes that require 20+ ingredients, here’s an easy flag cake you can make with just 5 ingredients!

Recipe source + credit: The Recipe Critic

16. Festive Ice Cream Sandwiches

If you need a fool-proof dessert for Memorial Day or July 4th, then look no further! There’s no cooking, baking, microwaving, or anything required for this recipe but it still looks festive!

Recipe source + credit: Eating on a Dime

17. Fourth of July M&M Brownies

Here’s another easy patriotic dessert recipe that you can make using a boxed mix! I personally love the Ghirardelli brownie mix, and will definitely be making a batch of these for the holiday!

Recipe source + credit: Kathryn’s Kitchen

18. American Flag Pie

You can make this impressive flag pie with just 5 store bought ingredients. It’s so cute and super festive for your Memorial Day party.

Recipe source + credit: The Baker Mama

19. Red White and Blue Popsicles

This is a great dessert or treat to make when it’s super hot out! You can make these any time of the year, but it’s super festive for Memorial Day or July 4th. Here are 15 more yogurt popsicle recipes to keep you stay cool this summer!

Recipe source + credit: Creators of Coffee

20. Patriotic Cupcake Cake

I love cupcake cakes! They’re so much easier to eat than a regular cake since there’s no cutting involved and you don’t get as many crumbs all over. You can make this cupcake cake with less than 5 ingredients!

Recipe source + credit: Walking on Sunshine Recipes

21. Firecracker Cupcakes

Spice up a batch of boxed cake mix cupcakes with this simple cupcake recipe that contains a surprise inside!

Recipe source + credit: Eating on a Dime

22. Red White & Blue S’mores

This idea is so easy, fun, and kids are going to love roasting these s’mores too! This is another recipe that’s so simple that even teens and beginner cooks can make this.

Recipe source + credit: Sheri Silver