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I am a sucker for snickerdoodle anything.
We have our mom’s snickerdoodle cookies (which are our favorite!), snickerdoodle blondies, pumpkin snickerdoodle cookies, and even snickerdoodle ice cream!
But what we were lacking were snickerdoodle cupcakes . . . and these may be my favorite variation yet (frosting makes everything that much better!).
With cupcakes make from scratch and all the flavor of a snickerdoodle cookie, these are hard to resist!
Snickerdoodle Cupcakes Recipe
Snickerdoodle cookies are amazing, but snickerdoodle cupcakes take it to the next level! The cinnamon cream cheese frosting makes these cupcakes amazing!
Serving people
Ingredients
Cupcakes:
- 2¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup shortening
- 1⅔ cups sugar
- 5 egg white
- 2½ teaspoons vanilla
- 1¼ cups milk
Cream Cheese Cinnamon Frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup butter, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1½ teaspoons cinnamon
- 2 Tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, mixed together (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 24 cups on a muffin tin with paper baking cups.
- In a medium-sized bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, 1 tablespoon cinnamon and the salt; set aside.
- In a separate large bowl, beat shortening with electric mixer on medium speed for about 30 seconds. Gradually add 1 2/3 cups sugar, about 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes longer. Add egg whites, one at a time, beating well after each addition (this will help make the cupcakes light and fluffy) and then add in the vanilla. Switch the mixer to a low speed, alternately adding the flour mixture and the milk, about 1/2 cup of each at a time. Beat until ingredients are just blended.
- Divide batter evenly among muffin tin cups, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
- Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool in pans for about 5 minutes, then remove cupcakes from pan and let finish cooling.
- While the cupcakes are finished cooling, mix together the frosting by putting the cream cheese and butter together in a bowl, cream until smooth. Add in the vanilla, powdered sugar, and cinnamon. Frost each cupcake with the frosting, then top with cinnamon and sugar, if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 294 kcal · Carbohydrates: 48 g · Protein: 3 g · Fat: 10 g · Saturated Fat: 4 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 11 mg · Sodium: 180 mg · Potassium: 70 mg · Fiber: 1 g · Sugar: 36 g · Vitamin A: 133 IU · Vitamin C: 1 mg · Calcium: 66 mg · Iron: 1 mg
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Oh my goodness! I love snickerdoodles and in a cupcake?? You have just made my day!
Okay I am not even exaggerating here . Just finished making these cupcakes, and of course had to try one instantly. By far one of the best cupcakes that I have ever eaten. We have a lot of fancy cupcake shops here in Nashville, and this snickerdoodle cupcake was even better than the ones I have purchased elsewhere. Love all of your recipes, and they never disappoint. Great job girls. Keep the wonderful recipes coming.
Hi Trisha!! We love happy comments like yours! We are so glad you love the cupcakes. You made our day. Have a wonderful weekend.