Firecracker Cupcakes

• 1-1/2 cups flaked coconut, divided
• 4 drops red food colouring
• 24 cupcakes, cooled
• 2 cups thawed Cool Whip Whipped Topping
• 24 red string licorice pieces (4-inch)

1. Place 3/4 cup of the coconut in a resealable plastic bag.
2. Set remaining 3/4 cup coconut aside.
3. Add red food colouring to coconut in bag.
4. Seal bag; shake until coconut is evenly tinted.
5. Spread tops of cupcakes with whipped topping.
6. Sprinkle with red and white (uncoloured) coconuts as desired; press coconut gently into whipped topping to secure.
7. Insert licorice piece into top of each cupcake for the "firecracker's fuse."

flaked coconut, drops red food colouring, cupcakes, topping, red string licorice

Taken from www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/firecracker-cupcakes-83048.aspx (may not work)