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M&M Cupcakes

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Ingredients for Buttercream Frosting

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 2-3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup M&Ms candy

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 F. Line a 12 cup muffin pan with cupcake liners. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder.
  • Add in eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth. Evenly divide cupcake batter between the lined muffin pan and bake for 18-20 minutes. Let cool completely.
  • For the buttercream frosting, beat softened butter with powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until creamy and smooth. Pipe or spread frosting onto the cooled cupcakes.