Description

Blue Christmas Cupcakes are a festive treat that will bring joy to your holiday celebrations. With their striking blue color and delicious vanilla flavor, these moist cupcakes are topped with creamy frosting and can be adorned with seasonal decorations for an extra festive touch. Perfect for parties or cozy nights at home, these delightful cupcakes are sure to impress.

Ingredients

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1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 ½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
½ cup whole milk
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Blue gel food coloring (to desired shade)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Cream the softened butter until fluffy; gradually add sugar until combined.
Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
Alternate mixing dry ingredients with milk until just combined; add blue food coloring to achieve desired hue.
Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Let cool before frosting with cream cheese icing or powdered sugar.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
Calories: 210
Sugar: 14g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 27g
Fiber: <1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 35mg

Keywords: - For added flavor, substitute vanilla extract with almond or peppermint. - Top your cupcakes with sprinkles or crushed candy canes for extra festive flair.