Christmas Cupcakes Recipe

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Christmas Cupcakes
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Ingredients:

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/3 cups sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups icing sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • colored crystal sugar

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!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 315.86 Kcal (1322 kJ)
Calories from fat 124.52 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.84g 21%
Cholesterol 38.83mg 13%
Sodium 157.08mg 7%
Potassium 183.46mg 4%
Total Carbs 43.37g 14%
Sugars 16.44g 66%
Dietary Fiber 0.99g 4%
Protein 4.93g 10%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 1.3mg 7%
Calcium 79.4mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 358.55 Kcal (1501 kJ)
Calories from fat 141.35 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.71g 21%
Cholesterol 44.08mg 13%
Sodium 178.31mg 7%
Potassium 208.26mg 4%
Total Carbs 49.23g 14%
Sugars 18.66g 66%
Dietary Fiber 1.12g 4%
Protein 5.6g 10%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 1.4mg 7%
Calcium 90.1mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.3
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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