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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!
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cupcakes, Snickerdoodle Cupcakes, snickerdoodles
Servings: 24 people
Calories: 294kcal

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 whites
  • 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: 294kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 180mg | Potassium: 70mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 133IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 1mg