I was searching for a recipe to make a treat for someone who did a good deed, and found this. It turned out decilious and stunning! I used the Mardi Gras Cupcake liners (also on this site) and it was very festive looking. I bought windowed cupcake boxes, the ones that hold 4 cupcakes, and tied with ribbons in Mardi Gras colors. Even my husband, who rarely notices, commented on them. He said "they looked like a present -- like jewels in a box" Quick question for KAF -- the window boxes were the standard white kind -- the ribbons added the color. Most of my baking is to give to someone else (I've a volunteer, and also the unofficial welcome wagon in my neighborhood). Is there any source for brightly colored window boxes to give cupcakes? the only color I was able to find on the internet was pink. I really wanted more festive -- like jewel tones. BTW -- these got rave reviews from my friend. I used the vanilla/lemon oil option, as that was what I had on hand. Juli

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