Christmas Cupcakes

Ingredients Servings 16 :

• 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

• Directions:

  1. 1
     Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. 2
     Line cupcake pans with paper liners.
  3. 3
     Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
  4. 4
     Add shortening, milk, and vanilla.
  5. 5
     Beat for 1 minute on medium speed.
  6. 6
     Scrape side of bowl with a spatula.
  7. 7
     Add eggs to the mixture.
  8. 8
     Beat for 1 minute on medium speed.
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