Snickerdoodle Cupcakes

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Ingredients

Cupcakes

1. 1 1/2 c flour
2. 2 1/2 t baking powder
3. 1/4 t salt
4. 4 oz unsalted butter, softened (1 stick)
5. 1 c sugar
6. 2 eggs
7. 1/2 c whole milk
8. 1 t vanilla extract

Topping

9. 2 T unsalted butter, softened
10. 6 T flour
11. 2 T brown sugar
12. 1/4 c chopped nuts (optional)
13. 1/2 t cinnamon

Instructions

Cupcakes

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Line muffin tins with pape liners, spray with nonstick spray.
3. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
4. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar on high speed till fluffy, about 2 minutes.
5. Add eggs, mix well.
6. Set mixer to low speed, add milk and vanilla.
7. Add dry ingredients and stir, just till combined.
8. Fill muffin cups 1/2 full.

Topping

1. Mix all ingredients together till crumbly.
2. Sprinkle over cupcakes.
3. Bake 25 to 30 minutes.