These easy homemade chocolate lollipops are swirls of candy chocolate waiting for you to nibble on the sweet confections.
This colorful 4th of July lollipops are great for kids and adults. Whip up these as an easy no-bake dessert.
If you have younger children, let them help swirl all the white chocolate, red, and blue to create custom patriotic chocolate lollipops!
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Why Make This 4th of July No Bake Dessert
- No baking required
- Simple candy melts
- Festive straws are the sticks to give an extra pop of color
- Delicious
- Can be made ahead of time
Ingredients Needed For Chocolate Lollipops
- Red Candy Melts
- Blue Candy Melts
- White Candy Melts or White Chocolate Chips
- Paper Straws
- Sprinkles (optional)
- Pastry Bag
How to Make
The complete list of ingredients, quantities, and instructions can be found in the printable recipe card below.
- Place one color of chocolate into a bowl and heat it up in the microwave. Do 20-30 second increments on heat cycles stirring in between each cycle.
- Do this until all the chocolate is fully melted. Then pour each color of chocolate into a pastry bag.
- On a baking sheet that is lined with parchment paper you will place your straws down. Now, you will cut the tips off the pastry bags, and kind of swirl the chocolate on the top of each straw.
- Mix up all the colors, it will look really fun and patriotic. If you want, add on some sprinkles and then let them dry and set up.
Storage Of Lollipops
These chocolate lollipops can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container. Now, if your home is hot, you can also store these lollipops in the refrigerator.
Variations To This Patriotic Lollipop Recipe
- Top the candy chocolate with some cookie crumbles or chopped candy.
- Add some pop rocks in replace of sprinkles, to offer a crackling effect when you eat.
- Use a candy mold to make shapes like stars to fit the theme of a 4th of July dessert.
- Use any color of candy melts you would like, get creative and have fun!
Common Questions
Can you color white chocolate with food coloring?
Unfortunately, if you add food coloring to your white chocolate it will seize up. That is why you can buy candy melts, as they are perfectly colored and will be a no-fuss option.
What if I don’t own a pastry bag?
If you don’t own pastry bags, don’t feel you have to run to the store. You can easily grab a sealable Ziploc bag. Pour each chocolate in its own bag. Then cut the tip off one side, and use that as a make-shift piping bag.
Alternative to paper straws?
If you do not want to use paper straws, you can easily buy lollipop sticks on Amazon or even at your local grocery store. They are white sticks and work just as well as paper straws.
Can I make these lollipops in advance?
Go right ahead and make these candy lollipops up to two days in advance. Then just store them properly until you are ready to serve them up!
How long will these candy lollipops last?
These lollipops will last up to 2 weeks. Or you can freeze them for up to 3 months. When you remove the chocolate lollipops from the freezer just allow them to thaw a bit, as the chocolate will be pretty hard.
Want More 4th Of July Recipe Ideas
- Incredible 4th of July Appetizers that will be the highlight of your cookout.
- This Triple Berry Layered Cake would be a stunning layered cake to serve up your family. It offers a red, white, and blue presentation.
- If you want a fun cocktail to serve up, try these Strawberry Margaritas.
- See all our Patriotic recipes!
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4th Of July Chocolate Lollipops
Ingredients
- 1 bag Red candy melts
- 1 bag White candy melts
- 1 bag Blue candy melts
- 3 tbsp White sprinkles
- 3 tbsp Blue sprinkles
- 8 Paper straws
- Pastry bags or thick ziplock bags
- Parchment or wax paper optional
Instructions
- Melt the candy melts in the microwave according to package directions.
- Pour each into separate pastry bags.
- Snip the ends of each bag.
- On a baking sheet lined with parchment/wax paper, squeeze a little line of melted candy melts.
- Place the straw on top and press down.
- Squeeze bags with candy melts over the top of the straws, swirling and varying the colors.
- Add sprinkles.
Nutrition Information
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Briana Baker says
How fun and EASY! I’ll be making for the kids at our annual 4th of July party!
Marysa says
What a cute idea! And so easy too. I like how colorful these are.
Kim Schob says
Yes, very colorful; the best part of these is changing the color for the holiday or event theme. Thanks for coming by!
Sally says
What a fun thing to make for the 4th of July. I’m sure kids would love to help make them and definitely eat them.
Kim Schob says
Sally, Adults can eat these too, lol. They are a blast to make, so it is a win-win!
Terri Beavers says
I really need to get on the ball with my July 4th party. These would be such a hit with my grandchildren (and even the adults). I’ll let you know how they turn out.
Kim Schob says
Hi Terri, Me too! I’m so behind as well. Yes, please do. Thank you for stopping by