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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.

Yield: 2

Easter Basket Cupcakes

Easter Basket Cupcakes

Cupcakes decorated like Easter baskets for the holiday.

Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes

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

  1. 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

2

Serving Size

1
Amount Per ServingCalories 346 Total Fat 14g Saturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 0g Unsaturated Fat 7g Cholesterol 8mg Sodium 232mg Carbohydrates 55g Net Carbohydrates 0g Fiber 2g Sugar 41g Sugar Alcohols 0g Protein 2g
Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on dinnersdishesanddesserts.com should only be used as a general guideline.
© Erin S
Cuisine: American / Category: Dessert Recipes

 

 

 

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  14. Lacy @ NYCityEats says

    Easter really did come quickly this year! I’m happy because normally that means warmer weather is in sight! These cupcakes are so stinkin adorable! I love the twizzler handles, that’s a nice added touch! They look fantastic!

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  19. Mikaela Cowles says

    Oh my goodness!!! SOOO cute! My niece would just love these. Now I have to figure out how to get her close enough to enjoy them with me. Multiple State Auntdom is difficult.

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