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{Easy} Spring Chick Cupcakes

5 from 9 votes
These sweet little chicks are a fun addition to any springtime spread and, as an added bonus, they only take a few minutes!
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings12 cupcakes
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Ingredients

  • 12 cupcakes
  • frosting of your choice we love this one
  • ¾ cup shredded coconut
  • 2-3 drops yellow food coloring
  • mini M&M's
  • orange starburst tootsie rolls, or other soft moldable candy

Instructions

  • Mix coconut and food coloring with a fork until color is evenly distributed. 
  • Cut orange candy into small pieces and mold into beak shapes. 
  • Frost cupcakes (tint frosting yellow if desired) and cover with coconut.  Place 2 M&M's on for eyes and a candy beak.

Notes

  • Store finished cupcakes at room temperature, tightly covered, and enjoy in 2-3 days for best results.
  • These make darling mini cupcakes, too! Use mini M&M's or mini chocolate chips for eyes.
Course: Decorations & Frostings, Desserts
Cuisine: Baked Goods, Easter
Keyword: coconut, cupcakes, spring
Author: Our Best Bites
Cost: $10
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