Firecracker Cupcakes Recipe

Firecracker Cupcakes Recipe Firecracker Cupcakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Rating 5

These no-fuss treats are so much fun to make with kids, and they put a spark in Fourth of July parties. You can tint the whipped topping red and blue to make the frosting festive, too. —Erin Glass, White Hall, Maryland

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Firecracker Cupcakes Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
  • Yield: 24 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 5 pieces 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 of your choice
  • Assorted red and blue sprinkles, optional

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.

Nutritional Facts 1 cupcake equals 202 calories, 11 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 26 mg cholesterol, 160 mg sodium, 24 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein.

Originally published as Firecracker Cupcakes in Taste of Home June/July 2011, p27

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Reviewed on Aug. 01, 2011 by temiles

Made for a family reunion. Didn't do the coconut, used sprinkles instead. Big hit with the kids and adults too! Very easy. Will do again!

Reviewed on Jul. 03, 2011 by Little Bud

Very easy to make, I like the blue tinted coconut better with the red licorice. Took them to work, got lots of funny looks when I told fellow co workers there were fireworks in the frig. Very cute

Reviewed on Jun. 28, 2011 by amandassoaps

This looks really good will have to try it

 
 

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