COCONUT ORANGE CUPCAKES

COCONUT ORANGE CUPCAKES


1 cup sugar
2/3 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 cup orange juice
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
¾ tsp. salt
1 (11-oz.) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup vanilla or white chips

TOPPING:
1 cup flaked coconut
1/3 cup sugar
2 Tbsp. butter, melted


In a mixing bowl, combine the sugar, oil, eggs and orange juice; mix well. Combine dry ingredients; stir into orange juice mixture just until moistened. Fold in oranges and chips. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Combine topping ingredients, sprinkle over cupcakes. Bake at375^ for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Yield: 24 servings.