Christmas Cupcakes

Easy recipe you can use with the kids...Fun, Fun,Fun and delicious!

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 16

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

Directions

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!