Here's a cute and easy decorating idea. If you use store bought cupcakes, it's super easy to boot!




Firecracker Cupcakes
Courtesy of www.kraftfoods.com

prep time
10 min

total time
10 min

makes
2 doz. or 24 servings, one cupcake each

What You Need

1-1/2 cups BAKER'S ANGEL FLAKE Coconut, divided
4 drops each: blue and red food colorings
24 yellow cupcakes
2 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping
24 red string licorice pieces (4 inch)

Make It

PLACE 1/2 cup of the coconut in each of two separate resealable plastic bags; set remaining 1/2 cup coconut aside. Add blue food coloring to coconut in one bag and red food coloring to coconut in second bag. Seal bags; shake until coconut is evenly tinted.

SPREAD tops of cupcakes with whipped topping. Sprinkle with red, white (uncolored) and blue coconut as desired; press coconut gently into whipped topping to secure.

INSERT licorice piece into top of each cupcake for the firecracker's fuse. Store in refrigerator.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Special Extra

Divide whipped topping into thirds. Color one portion with 4 drops red food coloring and second portion with 4 drops blue food coloring. Leave remaining portion white. Spread onto cupcakes and continue as directed.

Family Fun

Have children decorate their own cupcakes.

Substitute

Prepare as directed, using your favorite flavor of cupcakes.