These cupcakes have a good amount of that cinnamon-sugar flavor that is so sought after in the famous cookie form. They are good both with, and without, the frosting!
Ingredients
Cupcakes:
1 ⅓ cups white sugar, divided
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon cream of tartar
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon baking soda
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 large egg, at room temperature
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
Frosting:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 ½ cups powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ¼ teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons heavy cream
Directions
