Red, White & Blue Fireworks Treats
These Red, White & Blue Fireworks Treats are a festive and colorful no-bake dessert that will brighten up your summer celebrations. Featuring a delightful mix of crunchy chow mein noodles and salted cocktail peanuts, coated in vibrant candy melts, these treats are as fun to make as they are to eat. Perfect for the 4th of July, parties, or any occasion where you want to impress your guests, they come together in just 20 minutes without needing to turn on the oven. Kids can join in on the fun by helping with mixing and decorating. Pack them in jars for a charming homemade gift!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 24 treats 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 1/2 cups chow mein noodles
- 2 1/2 cups salted cocktail peanuts
- Red, white, and blue candy melts (one bag each)
- Red, white, and blue sprinkles
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chow mein noodles and salted cocktail peanuts until well mixed.
- Divide the mixture into thirds for each color of candy melts.
- Melt one color of candy melts at a time in a saucepan over low heat until smooth.
- Pour melted candy into one third of the noodle mixture and mix until fully coated.
- Drop spoonfuls onto wax paper and sprinkle with corresponding colored sprinkles before chocolate sets.
- Repeat steps for each color until all mixtures are coated and set.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 treat
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg