Baking: An early Easter surprise!

Easter is still about 4 weeks away, but I made these adorable Easter "baskets" last year as a special treat! Simple and cute - if you have about an hour and a half to create.

The Ingredients

• 1 box of cake mix (your choice, I used Funfetti)
• 1 can vanilla or white frosting
• 2 cups coconut
• 1 bag of Whopper Robin Eggs
• 1 bag of Red Licorice
• Green food coloring
• Cupcake liners

Cook the cupcakes according to box directions. Let cool completely. Frost. Take coconut and add 2-3 drops of green food coloring (you can use more if you prefer the grass to be greener).  Sprinkle on top of cupcakes. Take a licorice stick and poke hole in one side, bringing it over to the other side. Add 2-3 Robin eggs in the middle.

Some helpful tips: It's best to add the licorice just an hour or two before serving. Any longer and they crack in the center from being bent over.

Viola and enjoy!