Halloween Cupcakes

Halloween Cupcakes
(Adapted from Taste of Home)

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Ingredients

1.5 cups flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, room temperature
1/2 tsp orange extract
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
3 tbsp orange juice
1/2 cup plain yogurt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375F. Line or grease a 12-muffin pan.

2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer at medium speed until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, orange extract, vanilla extract, and orange juice.

4. Fold in half of the flour mixture, combine, add 1/4 cup of yogurt combine, and then repeat with the remaining flour mixture and the remaining yogurt.

5. Fill the cupcake liners 2/3 full with the batter. Bake for 15-17 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Note: Top with frosting of your choice and decorate with Halloween treats.