FIRECRACKER CUPCAKES

*Fourth of July Collection-Perfect for this celebration.PREP /TOTAL TIME: 30 minutes. 5 red pull-and-peel licorice 6 drops red food coloring 1 cup flaked coconut,divided 4 drops blue food coloring 1 carton (12 oz) frozen whipped topping thawed 24 cupcakes Assorted red and blue sprinkles,optional *Cut each licorice twist into five pieces, pull apart one of each to make firecracker fuses. Set aside. *In a resealable plastic bag, combine 1/4 water and red food coloring, add 1/2 cup coconut. Seal the bag and shake to tint the coconut. In another bag, combine 1/4 teaspoon water and blue food coloring, add the remaining coconut. Seal bag and shake to tint. *Spread whipped topping over cupcakes, decorate with coconut or sprinkles as desired. Insert firecracker fuses into tops. Refrigerate until serving.Yield: 2 dozen.(Source: Taste of Home and photo also)