MCKINNEY, Texas — A splash of cotton-candy color and a riot of sprinkles has arrived on McKinney’s historic Downtown square.

Pinkitzel — the over-the-top cupcake, candy and gift boutique born in Oklahoma City — opened its first Texas location on Louisiana Street. The family-friendly shop brings Instagram-ready displays, made-from-scratch cakes and dozens of bulk candy options to a Downtown that’s already become a regional destination for dining, shopping and weekend strolls.

"People just love coming in here and using it as a photo opportunity," said Jonathan Jantz, the co-founder of Pinkitzel.

Pinkitzel’s look is deliberately theatrical: chandeliers, candy counters, a menu of fanciful cupcake flavors, plus ice cream and party packages for tea parties and cupcake-decorating events. The b

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