Christmas Cupcakes

By carvalhohm

A fun Holiday recipe project to do with the kids. Let your imaginations run wild when decorating these yummy Christmas Cupcakes! A snowman and Santa cupcake is pictured for reference.

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/3 cups sugar
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 large eggs
• 4 ounces butter (8 table spoons)
• 1 1/2 cups icing sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• Colored crystal sugar
• Candy sprinkles
• Candy
• Marshmallow

Details

Servings 24
Preparation time 30mins
Cooking time 55mins
Adapted from food.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Line cupcake pans with paper liners.

Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Add shortening, milk, and vanilla. Beat for 1 minute on medium speed. Scrape side of bowl with a spatula. Add eggs to the mixture. Beat for 1 minute on medium speed. Scrape bowl again. Beat on high speed for 1 minute 30 seconds until well mixed.

Spoon cupcake batter into paper liners until 1/2 to 2/3 full. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Cool 5 minutes in pans then remove and place on wire racks to cool completely.

Once cupcakes are completely cooled, frost and decorate as you desire. Let your imagination run wild!