Christmas Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Christmas Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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; Icing; 4 ounces butter (8 table spoons); 1 1/2 cups icing sugar; 2 tablespoons milk; Decorations; colored crystal sugar; candy sprinkles; candy; marshmallows

Servings: persons

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
Icing
4 ounces butter (8 table spoons)
1 1/2 cups icing sugar
2 tablespoons milk
Decorations
colored crystal sugar
candy sprinkles
candy
marshmallows

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Line cupcake pans with paper liners.
3
Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
4
Add shortening, milk, and vanilla.
5
Beat for 1 minute on medium speed.
6
Scrape side of bowl with a spatula.
7
Add eggs to the mixture.
8
Beat for 1 minute on medium speed.
9
Scrape bowl again.
10
Beat on high speed for 1 minute 30 seconds until well mixed.
11
Spoon cupcake batter into paper liners until 1/2 to 2/3 full.
12
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
13
Cool 5 minutes in pans then remove and place on wire racks to cool completely.
14
Once cupcakes are completely cooled, frost and decorate as you desire. Let your imagination run wild!

1002

kcal

Calories

Fat

169

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/3 cups sugar, 3 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Christmas Cupcakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Christmas Cupcakes

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