What a great weekend! We went to Dinosaur National Monument, which is about 5 1/2 hours from where we live. It was a lot of driving, but it was lots of fun. We did a few hikes, went swimming, and got to see tons of dinosaur fossils. It is a very unique place. No where else that I know of can you see so many fossils in one place, in their original position. They have not completely excavated them, so you see them in the side of the rock like they were discovered.
Now that we are back from our mini vacation it is time to think about Easter. It really snuck up on me, I did not realize it is this coming weekend already! The Easter Bunny better get his act together.
I made these cupcakes last week, and they are super simple to put together. It is hardly a recipe. I just made two of them using the Cupcakes for Two recipe, but you could make your favorite cupcake recipe, or even a box mix! I really wish I could bring treats into my sons class, because I think the kids would get a kick out of these.
Easter Basket Cupcakes
Cupcakes decorated like Easter baskets for the holiday.
Ingredients
- Cupcakes, (Cupcake for Two recipe here)
- Vanilla Frosting, (Recipe here)
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut
- 2 drops green food coloring
- candy for decoration
- Pull-Apart Twizzlers or pipe cleaner for handle
Instructions
- Frost cupcakes as desired, trying to leave a well in the center.
- In a small bowl, put 2 drops of food coloring in the bottom. Add coconut, and toss to coat.
- Spoon green coconut into the center of cupcake.
- Pile in a couple pieces of candy.
- Bend the licorice (the handle) into place.
- Put in the fridge to harden, so the handle stays in one place.
Nutrition Information
Yield
2Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 346Total Fat 14gSaturated Fat 6gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 7gCholesterol 8mgSodium 232mgCarbohydrates 55gFiber 2gSugar 41gProtein 2g
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Wendy (The Weekend Gourmet) says
These are precious, Erin…I’m sure your little ones went crazy for them!
Emily @ Life on Food says
Crazy to think that those big creatures roamed the earth, this country so long ago. Perfect follow up from your son’s dino lessons. Cute cupcakes. Happy Easter!
Liz says
So darn cute. The whole family would approve of these 🙂
Ann says
These are just perfect, Erin! A sweet Easter treat!
Happy When Not Hungry says
How cute! These are so fun and look delicious too!
Valerie @ Accio Cookie says
These are adorable! I was thinking of doing these birds’ nests in cookie form also. I’m having a hard time deciding what kind of Easter goodie to make. I think I might just end up making more than one…
Patty says
Too sweet:-) I should make these for Easter, I love all the decorations and they look tasty;-)
Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love. says
These are so adorable, Erin!! So fun for the kiddos (and adults!)!
Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says
Awww these are so incredibly cute and innovative!
Suzanne says
so cute, my kids would love these even my 16 year old 🙂
Choc Chip Uru says
These are actually a little over cute – do you mind if I link this up in my easter post please? I love them 😀
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Erin says
Link away!! Thank you for including them!
Asmita says
These baskets look so adorable! My daughter would love these. Beautiful!!!
Carolyn says
So cute!!!
Magic of Spice says
Sounds like a wonderful weekend 🙂 And these cupcakes are the cutest things ever!
kita says
I want to see dinosaur fossils… (Im actually pouting a bit). 😉
How cute are these little cupcakes. Great job! I sooo don’t have the skill to make anything like these.