Firecracker Cupcakes

• 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

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.

red pull, coloring, coconut, coloring, frozen whipped topping, your choice, sprinkles

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/firecracker-cupcakes/ (may not work)