How to Make Easter Peep Cupcakes

These easy to make cupcakes featuring the traditional marshmallow peep candy are perfect for Easter. Use for dessert, table decorations or in Easter baskets. Let kids do the decorating for a great Easter project.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Cake mix, any flavor
• cupcake liners
• ready made frosting, white
• dry coconut flakes, not frozen
• peep chicks, all colors
• green food coloring
• small jelly beans

1. Make cupcakes according to package directions using cupcake liners. Allow to cool completely then frost. You can add a few drops of food coloring to frosting for a green tint if you want.

2. Add one peep to the center of each cupcake, then place clusters of 2-3 jelly beans around the base of the peep so they stick in the frosting.

3. Place about 1 cup of coconut flakes in a bowl and add drops of green food coloring and mix well. Start with one drop of coloring and add more until desired shade is acheived.

4. Dust the coconut "grass" around the base of the peep and shake off the excess.

[flgator]

on 3/25/2008 good article

[AbbyNormal]

on 3/15/2008 Nice article.