Root Beer Float Cupcakes Recipe

Ingredients

• 23 flat-bottom ice cream cones
• 2 1/3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup butter or margarine, softened
• 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
• 3 whole eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2/3 cup milk
• 2/3 cup root beer (measure liquid only—not foam)
• Root beer candies, coarsely crushed, if desired
• 46 straws, if desired
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/3 cup cold root beer
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• Dash salt
• 2 egg whites