Firecracker Cupcakes

• Bread & Baked Goods

  • 24 Frosted cupcakes

• Snacks

  • 12 oz Melting chocolate wafers, red

• Desserts

  • 1 Licorice, black
  • 24 Marshmallows, large

Found on ohnuts.com

Description

Ingredients

• One black licorice wheel (or other black string licorice)
• 24 large marshmallows
• 12 oz red melting chocolate wafers
• 24 frosted cupcakes

Directions

• Unwind the licorice wheel and separate the two strands. Cut the licorice into pieces about an inch long.
• Place the red melting chocolate wafers in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring after every 30 seconds to prevent overheating. Stir and heat until the wafers are melted and smooth.
• Cover a baking sheet with waxed paper or parchment. Skewer a marshmallow with a toothpick, and dip it into the melted coating. If necessary, use a spoon to pour coating over the marshmallow to make sure that its fully covered. Pull it out of the coating and let the excess drip back into the bowl.
• Place the marshmallow on the baking sheet and gently twist the toothpick out of the top. While the coating is still wet, stick a piece of licorice into the hole in top of the marshmallow.
• Repeat until all of the marshmallows have been dipped. Refrigerate the tray to set the coating completely, for about 10 minutes. Once set, stick a marshmallow firecracker into the top of a frosted cupcake, and serve!