Firecracker Cupcakes

Name: Firecracker Cupcakes
Ingredients: 5 pieces red pull-and-peel licorice; 6 drops red food coloring; 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, divided; 4 drops blue food coloring; 1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed; 24 cupcakes of your choice; Assorted red and blue sprinkles, optional

7 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

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

Directions

1

Cut each licorice twist into five pieces; pull apart one end of each to make firecracker fuses. Set aside.
2

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.
3

Spread whipped topping over cupcakes; decorate with coconut or sprinkles as desired. Insert firecraker fuses into tops. Refrigerate until serving.