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Snickerdoodle Cupcakes

Delicious Snickerdoodle Cupcakes That Taste Like Home

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These Snickerdoodle Cupcakes combine the soft texture of a cupcake with the flavors of a classic snickerdoodle cookie.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 53 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 2 large Large eggs
  • 1/2 cup Milk room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons Baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 teaspoons Cinnamon
For the Frosting
  • 2 cups Powdered sugar sifted
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter softened
  • 1-2 tablespoons Heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons Brown sugar for sprinkling

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Cupcake Pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Spatula
  • ice cream scoop
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
  4. Add in the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  5. Gradually fold the dry mixture into the creamed mixture, then stir in the milk and vanilla until smooth.
  6. Fill each cupcake liner about halfway with the batter.
  7. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. Beat the softened butter for the frosting, then gradually add powdered sugar, cinnamon, and heavy cream until smooth.
  10. Frost the cooled cupcakes and sprinkle with cinnamon and brown sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing to keep the cupcakes fluffy.

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