Christmas Sparkler Cupcakes

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Christmas Sparkler Cupcakes

Makes: 12 servings
Serving size: 1 cupcake Yield: 12 (2-1/2 inch) cupcakes

Prep 45 mins Microwave 1 min

Ingredients

1/2 cup red candy coating disks

1/2 cup blue candy coating disks

1/2 cup white candy coating disks

2 1/2 cups Creamy White Frosting or canned creamy white frosting

12 Confetti Cupcakes or other 2-1/2-inch cupcakes in paper bake cups

Red, white, and blue sprinkles and/or jimmies (optional)

Directions

1. Place colored candy coating disks in three separate small microwave-safe bowls. Microwave one bowl on 100 percent power (high) for 30 seconds. Stir; microwave for 20 to 30 seconds more or until melted. Repeat, one at a time, with the remaining bowls of candy coating. Transfer the melted candy coatings to three small heavy resealable plastic bags. Snip off a small piece from one corner of each bag. On sheets of waxed paper, make 8- to 9-inch-long sticks (about 1/4-inch thickness) of each color candy coating by piping back and forth over waxed paper in a zigzag pattern. Let stand about 1 hour or until firm. (If necessary, place the sticks of candy coating in the freezer until firm.)

2. Meanwhile, place Creamy White Frosting in a disposable pastry bag fitted with a medium star tip. Pipe frosting over Confetti Cupcakes.

3. Break the zigzag sticks of candy coating into 3- to 4-inch lengths. Insert the candy sticks into frosting, radiating out from the center like a sparkler. If desired, sprinkle with colored sprinkles. Makes 12 (2-1/2-inch) cupcakes.