Quick 4th of July Desserts

Yes, I know it's July 5th and this post seems a little late, but I do know some of you might be having a 4th of July party during the weekend. If so this post is for you! The quickest and easiest two patriotic desserts for those who are in a hurry.
These desserts were a hit at the pool yesterday and did not last long on the table.

Firecracker cupcakes:
Ingredients:
24 funfetti cupcakes, baked and cooled
Red and blue sprinkles
1 tub of cream cheese frosting (I used Betty Crocker)
1 Pull N Peel Twizzler stick, peeled into individual strips and each strip cut into fourths

Directions:
Cook the cupcakes according to the box's directions.
Let the cupcakes cool, once cool enough, frost.
Sprinkle red sprinkles over half the cupcakes.
Sprinkle blue sprinkles over the other half of the cupcakes.
Gently press a snipped licorice piece vertically into the top of each sprinkled cupcake to look like a “fuse.” And you’re done! These are best served the same day.

4th of july strawberries
Ingredients:
Strawberries, washed and dried
White chocolate
Blue sugar, edible glitter, or sprinkles (blue sugar is shown in the picture)

Directions:
Place blue sugar in a bowl.  
In a separate bowl, melt the chocolate according to the package (mine was 15 intervals) until the chocolate is completely melted.
 Dip the lower two thirds of the strawberries in the melted white chocolate.  
Then, dip the lower third of the strawberries in the blue sugar or spoon it onto the strawberry.  
Place on wax paper until completely cool.

Have a wonderful celebration of America!

♥ The Westward Wives