Best Firecracker Cupcakes Recipes
FIRECRACKER CUPCAKES
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
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 160mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
FIRECRACKER CUPCAKES
This delicious, festive treat will help your fourth of July become even more special.
Provided by Katie
Categories Desserts Cakes Cupcake Recipes Holiday
Time 51m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 12-cup muffin tins or line cups with paper liners.
- Combine cake mix, water, eggs, and oil in a bowl. Stir to moisten; beat with an electric mixer on low speed for 2 minutes. Pour into prepared muffin cups.
- Bake cupcakes in the preheated oven until lightly golden, 16 to 20 minutes.
- Divide coconut into 3 equal portions. Place 2 portions into separate resealable plastic bags; place remaining portion on a plate. Add blue food coloring to one bag and red food coloring to the other; seal bags and shake until coconut is evenly colored. Pour colored coconut onto separate plates.
- Remove paper liners from cupcakes; frost tops and sides. Press each cupcake gently into the 3 plates of coconut, completely coating all sides. Draw a star shape on top using the decorating gel. Make a hole in the center of the star with a toothpick; insert a licorice piece "fuse."
Nutrition Facts : Calories 339.5 calories, Carbohydrate 53.2 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 233.4 mg, Sugar 39 g
FIRECRACKER CUPCAKES
Wow the 4th of July potluck party with on-theme Firecracker Cupcakes from My Food and Family. You'll triumph when you drop Firecracker Cupcakes on the table!
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Recipes
Time 15m
Yield Makes 24 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place 1/2 cup coconut in each of 2 separate resealable plastic bags. Set remaining 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.
- Frost cupcakes with COOL WHIP. Top with coconut, gently pressing coconut into COOL WHIP to secure.
- Insert licorice into tops of cupcakes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 170 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0.9576 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g
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