White Chocolate Macadamia Cupcakes

by the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.


White Chocolate Macadamia Cupcakes Photo
White Chocolate Macadamia Cupcakes
Yield: Makes 20 cupcakes
Ingredients:
1
package (18-1/4 ounces) white cake mix, plus ingredients to prepare mix

1
package (4-serving size) white chocolate instant pudding and pie filling mix

3/4
cup chopped macadamia nuts

1-1/2
cups flaked coconut

1
cup white chocolate chips

1
container (16 ounces) white frosting



 
Preparation:
1.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 20 standard (2-1/2-inch) muffin pan cups with paper liners.

2.
Prepare cake mix according to package directions, beating in pudding mix with cake mix ingredients. Fold in nuts. Fill muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted into centers comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire racks 10 minutes. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.

3.
Meanwhile, spread coconut evenly on ungreased baking sheet; bake at 350°F 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until light golden brown. Cool completely.

4.
Place white chocolate chips in small microwavable bowl; microwave 2 minutes on MEDIUM (50%), stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and smooth. Cool slightly before stirring into frosting.

5.
Frost cupcakes; sprinkle with toasted coconut.





This recipe appears in: Cupcakes

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