Description
These 4th of July Firecracker Cupcakes make a festive treat for the holiday!
Ingredients
Scale
- black licorice ropes
- 24 large marshmallows
- 12 oz red melting candy
- 24 frosted cupcakes
Instructions
- Cut the black licorice into (24) 1” pieces
- Place the red melting candy in microwave safe bowl and microwave in 30 second increments, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and smooth
- Cover a baking sheet with wax paper
- Skewer the marshmallows onto a skewer and dip into the melted red candy melts
- Tap to remove any excess candy coating
- Place the marshmallow on wax paper and gently remove the skewer
- Add the licorice piece to the top of the coated marshmallow
- Repeat until all 24 marshmallows are coated
- Allow the candy to set.
- Place marshmallow “firecracker” on top of each frosted cupcake