1/2 cup (1 stick) softened butter
3/4 to 1 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
2/3 cup cold milk
2 tbsp. red/green crystal sprinkles (optional: add more sprinkles)

Preheat oven to 350°F. Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.

In a separate bowl, stir together all dry ingredients. Add to butter mixture, stir in milk. When all mixed, stir sprinkles into batter. Bake at 350°F for 18 to 24 minutes.

Makes 12 cupcakes.

Submitted by: JenJen956