# Ingredient list:
→ Cupcake Base
01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
04 - 1/4 cup whole milk
05 - 1 large egg
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
08 - 1/8 teaspoon salt
→ Layer Add-Ins
09 - 2 tablespoons rainbow sprinkles
10 - 2 tablespoons chocolate chips
11 - 2 tablespoons crushed cookies
→ Frosting and Toppings
12 - 1 cup vanilla frosting
13 - 2 tablespoons caramel sauce
14 - 2 tablespoons chopped pretzels
15 - 2 tablespoons mini marshmallows
16 - 2 tablespoons candied nuts
17 - 1 tablespoon edible glitter or colored sugar
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a mini muffin pan with paper liners.
02 - In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract. Add flour, baking powder, and salt, mixing gently. Stir in milk until well combined.
03 - Gently fold rainbow sprinkles, chocolate chips, and crushed cookies into the batter, ensuring even distribution.
04 - Spoon the batter into prepared liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
05 - Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack before decorating.
06 - Pipe or spread vanilla frosting atop cooled cupcakes. Drizzle caramel sauce and garnish with chopped pretzels, mini marshmallows, candied nuts, and edible glitter for an exuberant finish.
