Christmas Cupcakes - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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!