Coconut Orange Cupcakes

This sure to be a hit! Good for any occasion.

Coconut Orange Cupcakes

1 cup sugar
2/3 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 cup orange juice
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup vanilla or white chips
TOPPING:
1 cup flaked coconut
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted


In a large bowl, beat the sugar, oil, eggs and orange juice until well blended. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually stir into orange juice mixture just until moistened. Fold in oranges and chips.

Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. In a small bowl, combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over cupcakes. Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: 2 dozen.