Firecracker Cupcakes for the 4th of July

Sweet & Crunchy Blog at OhNuts.com

In the last Fun Food post, I featured the fireworks cupcakes.  Now, we are going to take a look and consider making actual individual firecracker cupcakes just in time for the 4th of July!

There are really easy instructions with lots of photos shared on the Sweet & Crunchy blog at OhNuts which makes creating your own fireworks cupcakes a breeze.  Well easy that is, we might not want a breeze when playing with firecrackers.

These would truly be de"light"ful cupcakes to serve on the 4th of July.

The Fireworks Cupcakes

 Wilton 415-2315 Patriotic Cupcake Decorating KitCheck PriceBy selecting the right 4th of July cupcake liners for your cupcakes, you are already halfway finished decorating these cupcakes, but the colored marshmallow firecrackers really do make these cupcakes quite unique.  

You will be surprised at how easy it is to color your marshmallows.  The supplies you need to color your firecracker marshmallow are available at OhNuts.com.  It is not just red food coloring either.   A much tastier treat is used to color the marshmallows, but I shall let you discover that secret when you visit OhNuts.  It is simply amazing how they really do look like little firecrackers too! 

The Fireworks cupcakes would be perfect for a fourth of July party or to make as special treats for your family.  
 

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Recipe & Image Credit: 

  The original image, recipe, marshmallow coloring secret and decorating instructions can be found at OnNuts.com

Fireworks Cupcakes

Firework Cupcakes
from CulinaryGinger.com

Memorial Day celebrations are just around the corner and the 4th of July will be here before we know it.  These Fireworks Cupcakes would be fabulous treats for either holiday!

I am always looking for a colorful treat to serve on our patriotic days and these red, white and blue cupcakes would be absolutely perfect.  Plus, they are fast and easy to decorate.

Janette from CulinaryGinger.com shares her red velvet cupcake recipe as will as her frosting and decorating instructions.  She even tells us which Wilton piping tip to use in order to recreate the design you see on her firework cupcakes pictured here in this article.

Have a Cupcake Decorating Party

Children love taking part in preparing for a party or picnic.  These firework cupcakes would make the perfect way to let them participate.  

Memorial Day Firework Cupcakes
by CulinaryGinger

Since fireworks themselves are not exactly uniform in shape and size, these fireworks cupcakes would be ideal to make with kids.  No one would have to stress or strive for perfection.  You could even have a pre-party decorating party for them with a few of their friends and let them try their hand at decorating the cupcakes with the stripes of red, white and blue.   They might surprise you with their own unique design and you certainly will have created a memorable occasion just for them.  

Not only would you all have fun decorating the firework cupcakes, but the whole group of family and friends will have a delicious dessert for the actual patriotic picnic or party.

One last thought, be sure to have your camera ready when the kids start decorating.  You never know what "fireworks" might happen in your own kitchen that you will want to have forever documented in a scrapbook. 

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Recipe & Image Credit: 

  The original image, recipe and decorating instructions can be found at CulinaryGinger.com