Coconut Orange Cupcakes

24 muffins with a great combination of mandarin oranges, coconut and white chocolate chips. From Taste of Home.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 24
• Yields: 24 muffins

Ingredients

• 1  cup sugar
• 2⁄3 cup  vegetable oil
• 2  eggs
• 1  cup  orange juice
• 3  cups flour
• 1  tablespoon baking powder
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
• 1  cup white chocolate chips

• Topping

• 1  cup flaked coconut
• 1⁄3 cup sugar
• 2  tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the sugar, oil, eggs and orange juice, mix well.
2. Combine dry ingredients; stir into orange juice mixture just until moistened. Fold in oranges and chips.
3. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full.
4. Combine topping ingredients; sprnkle over cupcakes.
5. Bakes at 375F for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.