SUGAR COOKIE CUPCAKES WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. At least 2 minutes, longer with a hand held mixer.
• Mix in eggs one at a time, scraping down the bowl with each addition.
• Add vanilla.
• Add salt and baking powder and mix just until combined.
• Incorporate flour, mixture will be thick.
• Add in half and half and mix thoroughly.
• Original directions say to divide batter into 12 cupcakes, I got 14 and they were all filled well.
• Bake 18 to 20 minute If you are new to baking with your oven check them at 16 minute Mine were done in 18. I checked mine with a toothpick, needs to come out clean.
• Cool cupcakes.
• To make frosting, allow both the butter and cream cheese to come to room temperature. If it is a hot day don't let them get too warm.
• Cream the butter and cream cheese for at least 3 minute You should NOT be able to tell that you have 2 ingredients in the bowl. You want a light yellow color with a fluffy look.
• Add powdered sugar one cup at a time, incorporating well. Don't forget to scrape the bowl frequently! :).
• Add vanilla and 2 tablespoons of half and half. Check consistency for frosting, add more half and half until you are happy with the thickness of your frosting.
• Frost and enjoy.