Cupcakes

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Grease 12-cup muffin pan with shortening, or use paper muffin cup liners.
3. 3
   Put shortening and sugar in large mixing bowl.
4. 4
   Cream until soft and fluffy.
5. 5
   Break egg into bowl; beat well with spoon.
6. 6
   Stir flour and baking powder; add to mixture and stir.
7. 7
   Add milk and vanilla; beat until batter is smooth.
8. 8
   Pour into muffin pan, filling each halfway. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
9. 9
   Cool for 5 minutes.
10. 10
    Remove from pan to finish cooling.
11. 11
    Makes 12.