pumpkin spice gingersnap cupcakes

How To Make pumpkin spice gingersnap cupcakes

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  CRUST: Preheat oven to 350 degrees
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  Line 2 muffin pans with cupcake liners; set aside
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  Using food processor, grind 2 cups gingersnap cookies into fine crumbs
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  Add brown sugar, salt and melted butter. Process until well blended.
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  I pinch the crumbs at this point to make sure the mixture holds its shape after pinching. If not, add a little more melted butter. Pinch again.
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  Add 1 tablespoon of crust mixture to cupcake liners. Press firmly and evenly to form crust. I press it down with 1/4 measuring cup with a flat bottom. Note: I can usually get 22-23 cupcakes out of my cake recipe. I still make 24 crusts to be safe.
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  Bake crusts at 350° for 5-8 minutes. Set aside to cool while you make the cake.
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  CAKE: Whisk dry ingredients together in a medium bowl; set aside.
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  In a large bowl, mix sugar, oil, and pumpkin, until completely blended.
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  Add eggs, one at a time until blended.
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  Using a rubber spatula, fold in dry ingredients. I do it in two batches. Stir until there are no flour pockets.
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  Add cake batter on top of the crusts. Fill to about 3/4 full. You may have a few extra crusts. Just remove them before baking cupcakes.
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  Bake 18-22 minutes. The cake should spring back when you gently press on the center when testing. Set aside and cool completely.
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  FROSTING: Cream butter and slowly begin to add powdered sugar. I start with 3 cups. Mix on low until combined.
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  Add 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon, cream of tartar and a pinch of salt.
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  Add whipping cream, vanilla and butter flavoring
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  Mix on high speed for 2 minutes.
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  Taste. This is when you can adjust the spices, and consistancy. Add more cinnamon. If it isn't firm enough; add the rest of the powdered sugar. Too firm; add more whipping cream.
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  Mix on high for 3-5 minutes. You should have a smooth rich and creamy frosting.
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  ***If you are not a fan of buttercream frosting, you could use your favorite cream cheese frosting recipe. They are delicious either way!
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  Pipe or frost and top each with a Gingersnap Cookie.
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  Ta Da! Enjoy!
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