Easter Cupcakes

Directions

• 1 Preheat oven to 350°F
• 2 Line cupcake tin with papers and set aside.
• 3 Mix cake mix by following instructions on the box. Once mixed, divide batter into three separate bowls.
• 4 In separate bowls, mix in green, pink and blue food coloring until achieving desired results. 5 Scoop batter into paper-lined cupcake tins, adding each color randomly until cupcake liners are filled about halfway.
• 5 Bake cupcakes for the time specified on the cake mix box.
• 6 While cupcakes bake, mix a few drops of pastel green gel food coloring into shredded coconut and set aside.
• 7 While cupcakes are cooling, dip Stuffed Puffs® Filled Marshmallows into water, one at a time. This will ensure the marshmallows melt smoothly.
• 8 Top each cupcake with a water-dipped marshmallow, pushing just slightly into the cake, about 1/4" or so.
• 9 Return topped cupcakes to the oven and allow marshmallows to melt and begin to cover the tops of the cupcakes. Remove before marshmallows begin to brown.
• 10 Remove cupcakes and lightly brush the top of each melted marshmallow with water where you'd like to add the green coconut (We recommend using a small pastry brush or damp paper towel).
• 11 Sprinkle a bit of coconut into the centers of the marshmallows one-by-one as you dampen them. Press the center of each with the tip of your finger to form a “nest.” Try adding a few jelly beans to the center of each nest.