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Snickerdoodle Cupcakes

Snickerdoodle cupcakes topped with cinnamon buttercream frosting on a ceramic plate with a soft napkin.
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These Snickerdoodle Cupcakes combine the nostalgic flavor of cinnamon-sugar cookies with the soft, moist texture of homemade cupcakes, topped with creamy cinnamon buttercream.

Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour – provides structure for the cupcakes
  • Baking powder – helps the cupcakes rise
  • Cream of tartar – adds a tangy note and reacts with baking soda for lift
  • Ground cinnamon – delivers that signature snickerdoodle warmth
  • Unsalted butter – adds richness and moisture
  • Granulated sugar – sweetens and helps with structure
  • Eggs – bind ingredients and create structure
  • Vanilla extract – enhances flavor
  • Whole milk – adds moisture for a soft crumb
  • Powdered sugar – sweetens and fluffs the buttercream
  • Heavy cream – smooths and loosens the frosting

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. Cream the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and cream of tartar.
  5. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk to the wet mixture, mixing gently.
  6. Divide the batter among the liners, filling each about ¾ full.
  7. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. Cool cupcakes in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. For the frosting, beat softened butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and cream until fluffy.
  10. Frost cooled cupcakes and optionally sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing.
  • Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense cupcakes.
  • Start checking for doneness at the 18-minute mark.
  • Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting to avoid melting.
  • You can make the frosting ahead and refrigerate it.

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