Firecracker Cupcakes Recipe Recipe

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Ingredients

5 red pull-and-peel licorice
6 drops red food coloring
1 cup flaked coconut, divided
4 drops blue food coloring
1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
24 cupcakes
Assorted red and blue sprinkles, optional

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

Cut each licorice twist into five pieces; pull apart one end of each to make firecracker fuses. Set aside.
In a resealable plastic bag, combine 1/4 teaspoon water and red food coloring; add 1/2 cup coconut. Seal bag and shake to tint coconut. In another bag, combine 1/4 teaspoon water and blue food coloring; add remaining coconut. Seal bag and shake to tint.
Spread whipped topping over cupcakes; decorate with coconut or sprinkles as desired. Insert firecraker fuses into tops. Refrigerate until serving. Yield: 2 dozen.