These 4th of July Fireworks Cupcakes feature a surprise inside! Not only are they super Patriotic, but they are also filled with red, white, and blue Skittles! This post contains affiliate links.
Summer is one of my favorite months because it is a time to enjoy warm weather, friends, and all things patriotic. From flags waving on parade routes, to colorful fireworks lighting up the night sky; I just love the summertime. In our home, we celebrate our patriotism all year round, but there is just something so enjoyable about displaying our countries red, white, and blue colors during the summer season.
I really think the folks at Skittles read my mind when they created their latest Skittles America Mix. For years, I wished they had a coveted blue colored candy for sweet treats like my Patriotic Surprise Firework Cupcakes. They had the red color Skittle which is my favorite, but no blue flavors. Thankfully, the Skittles America Mix features 5 delicious flavors including: Wild Berry, Blackberry, Strawberry, Raspberry, and Yumberry. There are two shades of blue, two shades of red, and white which will really be the perfect addition to your summer sweet treats, candy bars, and more!
I purchased two 41 ounce bags of limited edition Skittles America Mix on Skittles America Mix using Prime. I just love Prime because my orders ship within 2 days, and they always arrive in perfect condition. I wanted two bags because I know I will be using them throughout the summer for kids crafts, decor, and sweets.
The flavors are also so tasty that they are great as a mid-day snack when you need something sweet!
Since fireworks are such a patriotic way to display our love for our country, I thought these 4th of July Fireworks Cupcakes would be a perfect way to use these Skittles America Mix.
They also pair well with the melted chocolate candies I used to add the “firework” flair to these cupcakes.
I love to mix things up when I bake a large batch of cupcakes, so I also used some adorable Patriotic cupcake picks, and left some without.
Regardless, these red, white, and blue Fireworks Cupcakes were all a hit at our BBQ and everyone thought they were so cute.
The surprise middles were such a hit with all ages!
Be sure to buy some Skittles America Mix on Amazon today using Prime! They are perfect to recreate these 4th of July Fireworks Cupcakes!
What recipes or crafts will you be making with them?
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Janeane Davissays
These cupcakes are so cute and they look like a lot of fun to make and to eat.
Sarahsays
These cupcakes are adorable! I haven’t seen the patriotic skittles yet. I’m going to keep an eye out for them. My kids would love them.
Dawn Lopezsays
You are so clever to come up with this cute cupcake! I’m going to be the guest everyone wants to invite next year when I take these to my 4th of July party. The design is so cute!
Kathysays
Those cupcakes look amazing. You did a wonderful job! I need to try to make these for my daughters. I didn’t even know they had red, white and blue skittles. That’s great!
Lisa Bristolsays
My kids are going to love these cupcakes. I am excited to make some and surprise the kids.
Ann Bacciagliasays
These cupcakes look so delicious. I would love to try this recipe. I hope mine turn out as well as yours did.
Jennifer Hsays
Those turned out beautifully. What a fun idea for the holiday.
Kristisays
Fun! My sisters favorite colors are actually red white and blue. She even had a red white and blue room in high school.
Lisa Collinssays
These cupcakes look delicious! I love the surprise inside – that’s always fun in a treat!
Juliesays
Those are so adorable! I love holiday themed treats and so do my kids!
Vera Sweeneysays
These are such fun cupcakes!! My kids would go crazy for these cupcakes this year for the Fourth Of July this year.
Marcie W.says
These cupcakes look so festively fun! My kids would go crazy to discover the surprise inside too.
Stacie @ Divine Lifestylesays
You did such an amazing job on those cupcakes! Stuffing them full of Skittles wasn’t enough. You had to make a super cute chocolate star, too. I love it!
Aubreysays
omg how cute are those! i’m so greatful this country is so patriotic
janissays
Wow, those are some really colorful cupcakes. I love the added twist of a surprise too, I bet they’re a big hit!
Nancy L.says
Your cupcakes are so beautiful and festive. My family has a great big party for the 4th and I would love to try this recipe! I never knew they made “America Mix” Skittles. So cool! Bookmarking this recipe so I’ll have it on hand. Love it! :)
Valsays
What a neat idea, I am just loving all of the 4th of July colors being shared in recipes right now!
Meagansays
Yum! Skittles mixed with cupcakes…sounds like an amazing combination! Love how you’ve decorated these cupcakes.
Melisasays
These are super cute! I think I’ll make these for our 4th of July family cookout.
Pamsays
These are such cute cupcakes. They are perfect for Fourth of July!
Jeanettesays
Would be fun to do! What a good idea for Fourth of July or really any holiday. It’s really cute.
Jennifersays
Everything about that is amazing! I especially love that you stuffed your cupcakes with Skittles.
Kiasays
I absolutely love Skittles. The cupcakes look so patriotic & delish too. Nice job :)
Liz Mayssays
Those are so cute! I didn’t realize Skittles had a patriotic version either. I’m so fired up!
Kimsays
These are so fun! Love what you did with them!
Kellysays
YUM! These are so bright and I love all the red, white, and blue elements. #client
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These cupcakes are so cute and they look like a lot of fun to make and to eat.
These cupcakes are adorable! I haven’t seen the patriotic skittles yet. I’m going to keep an eye out for them. My kids would love them.
You are so clever to come up with this cute cupcake! I’m going to be the guest everyone wants to invite next year when I take these to my 4th of July party. The design is so cute!
Those cupcakes look amazing. You did a wonderful job! I need to try to make these for my daughters. I didn’t even know they had red, white and blue skittles. That’s great!
My kids are going to love these cupcakes. I am excited to make some and surprise the kids.
These cupcakes look so delicious. I would love to try this recipe. I hope mine turn out as well as yours did.
Those turned out beautifully. What a fun idea for the holiday.
Fun! My sisters favorite colors are actually red white and blue. She even had a red white and blue room in high school.
These cupcakes look delicious! I love the surprise inside – that’s always fun in a treat!
Those are so adorable! I love holiday themed treats and so do my kids!
These are such fun cupcakes!! My kids would go crazy for these cupcakes this year for the Fourth Of July this year.
These cupcakes look so festively fun! My kids would go crazy to discover the surprise inside too.
You did such an amazing job on those cupcakes! Stuffing them full of Skittles wasn’t enough. You had to make a super cute chocolate star, too. I love it!
omg how cute are those! i’m so greatful this country is so patriotic
Wow, those are some really colorful cupcakes. I love the added twist of a surprise too, I bet they’re a big hit!
Your cupcakes are so beautiful and festive. My family has a great big party for the 4th and I would love to try this recipe! I never knew they made “America Mix” Skittles. So cool! Bookmarking this recipe so I’ll have it on hand. Love it! :)
What a neat idea, I am just loving all of the 4th of July colors being shared in recipes right now!
Yum! Skittles mixed with cupcakes…sounds like an amazing combination! Love how you’ve decorated these cupcakes.
These are super cute! I think I’ll make these for our 4th of July family cookout.
These are such cute cupcakes. They are perfect for Fourth of July!
Would be fun to do! What a good idea for Fourth of July or really any holiday. It’s really cute.
Everything about that is amazing! I especially love that you stuffed your cupcakes with Skittles.
I absolutely love Skittles. The cupcakes look so patriotic & delish too. Nice job :)
Those are so cute! I didn’t realize Skittles had a patriotic version either. I’m so fired up!
These are so fun! Love what you did with them!
YUM! These are so bright and I love all the red, white, and blue elements. #client