• With one cake mix, split the batter between a regular sized cupcake pan and a mini cupcake pan. Let completely cool.

Toasted Coconut

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and spread shredded coconut in an even thin layer. Bake for 3-8 minutes until you achieve the desired look, remove from oven and let cool.

Frosting

• In a mixer, cream the butter until it is smooth for about 3 minutes.
• Add the confectioner's sugar 1/2 a cup at a time then mix another minute.
• Add vanilla, a pinch of saltAdd milk and milk until frosting has reached the preferred consistency.
• Separate the frosting into two bowls and add a few drops of yellow food coloring at a time until you get the desired color for the baby chicks.
• Add to piping bags.

Decorating Chicken Cupcakes

• Frost the regular sized cupcakes white and the mini cupcakes yellow.
• While the frosting is "wet", dip the sides of your cupcakes into a plate of toasted coconut making sure to get all around the edges.
• Add the regular chocolate chips for the chicken’s eyes and the mini chips for the baby chick’s eyes.
• Cut fruit chew candy or mold with your hands to create orange and yellow beaks and red combs.
• After you have created your beaks and combs out of the candy, simply place the pieces onto your cupcakes to create adorable chicken faces.
• Now place your chicken cupcakes on a fun tray with extra toasted coconut sprinkled around them. Serve and enjoy!