Candy Corn Cupcakes

The Daycare Lady's Note:

These moist tender white cupcakes from Renee Schwebach of Dumont, Minnesota are perfect for any occasion. For fast yet fabulous results anytime of year, choose candy decorations appropriate to the season. From Quick Cooking 2000

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 24

Yield: 24.0 cupcakes

• ½ cup shortening
• 1 ½ cups sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk
• 4 egg whites
• frosting , of your choice
• candy corn

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Combine the lour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Beat in the egg whites.
2. Fill paper-lined muffin cups half full. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Frost cooled cupcakes; decorate as desired. Yield: 2 dozen.