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Yield: 24 cupcakes
| 1 | box | vanilla or white cake mix resulting in 24 cupcakes (following directions on the package) | |
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| 1/2 | cup | seedless jam | |
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| Coconut Frosting: | |||
| 1/2 | cup | (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened | |
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| 3 3/4 | cups | powdered sugar | |
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| 3-4 | tablespoons | milk or water | |
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| 1 | teaspoon | vanilla extract | |
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| 1 | teaspoon | coconut extract | |
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| 1/4 | teaspoon | almond extract | |
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| Finishing Touch: | |||
| 1 | bag | (7 ounce) sweetened shredded coconut | |
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| 24 | Peeps Marshmallow Chicks | ||
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| jelly beans, about 120 - 144 | |||
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Prepare cake mix following package directions for cupcakes.  
After cupcakes have cooled, use a paring knife to cut a 1 inch piece in the center top of the cupcake, remove and set aside (don't eat or discard!)  Fill each opening with 1 teaspoon of jam and replace cake pieces.
Coconut Frosting:
Place butter, powdered sugar, milk and extracts into a mixing bowl.  Mix until very light and fluffy, about 3 - 4 minutes.  
Spread coconut frosting over each cupcake.  Pour coconut into a bowl.  Dip the frosted top of each cupcake into the coconut and gently press and twist to cover cupcake top.  Spread a very thin amount of frosting onto the bottom of a Peep Chick and place on top of the cupcake.  Arrange 5 or 6 jelly beans around the Peep.
Photo and food styling by Webstop
Serving Idea: 
Cover a serving tray with Easter grass, sprinkle with jelly beans and add the Peeps cupcakes.    
Please note that some ingredients and brands may not be available in every store.
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