Coconut Orange Cupcakes

• 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 vanilla or white chips
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• TOPPING:
• 1 cup flaked coconut
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
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• 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 at 375 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.