Celebrate America's birthday with these patriotic treats in vivid shades of red, white and blue.

These sweet, patriotic bites couldn't be any easier. Simply cut your favorite red velvet cupcakes in half, scooping out some of the bottom half. Fill them with vanilla ice cream (or whatever your heart desires) and coat with blue sugar crystal sprinkles.

Few other foods capture America's character like these delicious bites of sugary, colorful, patriotic goodness. They're sure to be a hit with friends and family at your cookout.

Get the recipe: Star Spangled Balls

Put a patriotic twist on your favorite summer snack by swapping graham crackers for red velvet toaster pastries and sandwiching jumbo marshmallows with red and blue M&M's in between.

If you plan on throwing America a birthday brunch, give these festive waffles a try.

To start, separate your batter into three bowls. With food coloring, dye one portion red (about 20 to 30 drops) and another one blue (20 to 30 drops).

Spray nonstick cooking spray on a medium-heat waffle iron, then pour each color onto the waffle iron in whatever pattern you choose. Shut the iron and let the waffle cook until it is ready.