Peppermint Twist Cupcakes Recipe - BettyCrocker.com

Ingredients

• 2 3/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup shortening
• 1 2/3 cups granulated sugar
• 5 egg whites
• 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1 1/4 cups milk
• 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
• Red paste food color
• 5 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
• 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 6 to 8 tablespoons milk
• Red liquid food color