It’s time for cupcake #22 and as an extra bonus for waiting later in the day, I have a surprise as well. My kids have 2 favorite cookies. They love my chocolate crinkles I make every Christmas and the snickerdoodle cookies from Paradise Bakery. Most kids always choose chocolate chip or sugar cookies, but not my 4. It’s snickerdoodle all the way.
So I have a confession. There are 3 food bloggers that I was a tad intimidated by when I started this adventure: Bridget at Bake at 350, Ree at The Pioneer Woman, and Angie at Bakerella. I’m not sure why but they are kind of baking/food royalty. I secretly (or not so secret anymore) refer to them as the Baking Trinity.
I know that is silly. I made Bridget’s hostess cupcakes as cupcake #3. She emailed me back, was completely gracious in sharing my link with her readers, and to this day has continued to be friendly despite her giant following. I’m so grateful. She’s down to earth as they come.
So today I’m tackling another project of the Baking Trinity, Angie at Bakerella. She is also known as The Cakepop Queen. Her attention to detail is impeccable and her photography is swoon worthy. I have made cake pops several times and I have been tempted to call her and ask her to roll her perfect balls for me, but alas I didn’t have her number.
So I went looking for a snickerdoodle cupcake and when I saw these, my heart skipped a beat. I knew I once again would be mother of the year for at least one day (or perhaps just during dessert).
So Angie’s recipe was adapted by this other unknown lady named Martha Stewart. And as this cupcake will show you, that woman does know everything. And Angie is smart and smart enough to know that about Martha as well. But do you want to know what that Angie did? She took Martha’s cupcake and her cookie and put them together to make the perfect duo… the snickerdoodle duo. I told you she was smart.
The recipes for both the cookies and cupcakes were very easy to follow. Except my cookies just didn’t turn out very pretty. Tasted perfect but perhaps I let them bake a little too long? I am just now starting to “get” cupcakes finally. So perhaps I should try 52 cookies after 52 cupcakes is finished to get the hang of baking cookies? 
Cookies are rolled in cinnamon and sugar before baking.
The frosting is light and meringue like. A vanilla cinnamon buttercream would taste great as well.
And if you run out of time for the cookies or you have a kid that doesn’t want to mix her cupcakes and cookies (what?), you can just make the cupcakes. Still adorable. And yes, one of my first jobs in high school was at the Dairy Queen. And I can make the cutest curly Qs and little points on my cupcakes. I’m telling you, I have mad skills.
So please head on over to Angie’s site at Bakerella and tell her I sent you. The recipe is here. But I warn you: be prepared to take 1 hour out of your day (minimum) if this is your first experience at her site. Just don’t come back and blame me for missing pick up at your kid’s school or forgetting to make dinner. It’s that much of a love and distraction. You have to check out her Sesame Street cakepops and her Thanksgiving turkey cakepops. You just have to.
One more thing. Yes, I love Angie’s cakepops and her snickerdoodle cupcakes. But there is a much bigger reason. Angie has survived 2 kidney transplants yet continues to live. I have shared my experience as a former heart transplant coordinator and how illness can unfortunately cripple people. Angie hasn’t allowed that to happen. You will be inspired by her determination and grace as much as her baking ability. Enjoy those cupcakes!
Blessings sweet friends – Jenny
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Story of the 52 cupcakes:
I am making 52 cupcakes this year in honor of my chemotherapy buddy. When we were undergoing chemotherapy, people would bring cupcakes and other treats to the chemotherapy “lounge”. We would smile, laugh, and talk about how we were so nauseous and that all we could eat was saltine crackers and Sprite. We were glad that our family and friends were comforted by them though.
My friend said, “If we survive this disease, we should eat a different cupcake every week for the rest of our lives.” My friend did not survive. So in honor of him, I am making a different cupcake every week for a year. Every time I make a new cupcake and lick my fingers, I think of him and his zest for life. So in honor of my friend and all cancer patients, I challenge you to eat a cupcake today and remember to always lick your fingers.
And for waiting later in the day on Wednesday for my post, here is a special surprise. I’m going to Amazon to buy 2 of Martha Stewart’s Cupcakes book
Comments
Cinthia H
You should definitely make some black bottom cupcakes! They are yummy!
Jenny
Thanks Cinthia. I’ve added it to the list to look up. I don’t think I’ve ever even tasted one. Can’t wait!
jamia
I just started following about a week ago and I am not sure what you have baked so far but I suggest a chocolate turtle cupcake! I think I am going to try this myself:) every month I bake cupcakes for my class, every month is something different. I get to experiment and they LOVe it.
Jenny
I haven’t done chocolate turtle but that seems to be a popular suggestion. It’s added to the research list! Thanks!
Danielle Higginbottom-Brown
I just made Glazed Donut Cupcakes and they were delish!
Jenny
My kids would be in heaven. I figure if I can make homemade donuts with the kids, I should give these a try. Thx for the suggestion!
Beth R
I would love to find a cupcake that combines choc-peanut butter and nutella ! And the frosting on those snickerdoodle cupcakes looks amazing, its all about the curl
Jenny
Consider it done. I should buy stock in Nutella considering how my 3rd child, Emily, devours it. She would love me forever.
Christine
I’ve always been intrigued by those “savory” cupcakes you see on those Food Network shows. If you go that route, I’ll leave the specifics up to you.
Jenny
I’ll have to set my DVR and check out some of those savory flavors. I’m intrigued.
Julia
Gosh Jenny, the imagination runs wild! I have seen a few neat ideas, like the chunky hubby cupcake. Or samoas cupcakes (yk, like the girl scout cookie). But I’m not sure you have done anything with coconut yet? maybe a takeoff of that yummy coconut cake that has sour cream in it. Or cream cheese? Maybe go with chocolate and do a mounds cupcake. Yum.
Jenny
Yes please. I’ll take one of each.
Samoas are hands down my favorite girl scout cookies. And another reader emailed me about Mounds. Such fantastic suggestions!
sharon71
They look sooooooo good.
How about trying a caramel mudcake with white chocolate or some sort of creamy goodness on top?
PS: the email thing seems to be fixed now
Jenny
Thank goodness the email was figured out. Your email was too funny.
You had me at caramel. I have a lot of research t do with all of these suggestions.
Julie M.
I always think of you when I see cupcakes on Pinterest. There are two that I have seen that have made me think “I wish Jenny would make these”. One is a blueberry cupcake with blueberry cream cheese frosting and the other is the Butterbeer cupcake. They look yummy!
Jenny
I love those suggestions and will look into both. I’m shocked at how many people are allergic to chocolate or avoid it due to peanut allergies so I try to not always go the chocolate route, so these are great alternatives.
Kathy Weeks
Ooooh, I think chocolate turtle cupcakes would be FANTASTIC!
Jenny
Already on the list to try! Hopefully sometime within the next month!
Michele
I am a big fan of coconut so I love a vanilla cupcake with a hint of coconut inside and a big dollop of milk chocolate icing with coconut sprinkled on top. Sort of like a milk chocolate haystack candy. I am enjoying your blog daily. I am so motivated by your story. Thanks for all you do.
Jenny
Thanks Michelle. That concoction sounds divine. Thanks so much for your kind words. Life is good.
Lisa J
♥ Raspberry marble cheesecake for sure! ♥
Jenny
Stop Lisa. You had me at raspberry.
Christina @ Sweet Pea’s Kitchen
Mmmm…I LOVE snickerdoodles, especially snickerdoodle cupcakes! Looks amazing….I just want to dive right in!
Jenny
Thanks Christina! Beyond delicious and they were gone in about 6 hours. Preschool teachers and neighbors were beyond appreciative!
stephanie
Have you made a german chocolate cupcake? Really … anything with coconut is a winner in my book. Those look amazing!
Jenny
Yes Stephanie! I made german chocolate cupcakes- they were #20. You can find them here. Enjoy!
http://www.jennymeyerson.com/cupcakes/52-cupcakes-20-german-chocolate-filled-cupcakes/
Jaime I.
Snickerdoodles are my daughters favorite! I MUST try these for her birthday; they are so ‘her’. My favorite taste includes anything pumpkin, so I always make my husbands (and mine too) favorite cake: pumpkin with cream cheese icing. It could easily be adapted to a cupcake. Thanks for the ideas and continued inspiration!
Jenny
I hope you do make them for your daughter’s bday. Also try cupcakes #11 and #13. Both were such great combinations. The vanilla/cinnamon/pumpkin were one of my most favorite in the entire series so far. Yummy!
Jessica B
I have been addicated to pinning cupcake recipes on pinterest lately. Two that I saw last night that sound great were cherry coke cupcakes and pineapple upside down cupcakes. I love your 52 cupcake journey so much I have decided to add it to my life list in some sort of fashion.
And I have saved this recipe to make for my husband’s birthday because snickerdoodles! Can’t wait for your next posting!
Jenny
I think I pinned those same cherry coke cupcakes. Looks delish! But pineapple upside down cupcakes – how much fun! Thanks for the suggestions!
And I hope your husband enjoys the cupcakes. They were a huge hit in my family and neighborhood this week.
Janna
These look so divine!!! How about some gluten free cupcakes;) Not really, but I just might have to comb thru your recipes and try some with the gf Tom Sawyer flour. These snickerdoodle ones look simply divine!!
KatieK.
So I have found a lot to connect with in reading your blog. I find it more inspiring than some others ones I read. So thank you for sharing.
I posted elsewhere how my mom wants me to bake our way through the King Arthur’s Cookbook. Maybe. ‘Cuz my son and I are having more fun baking the cupcakes you post. I’m learning some new techniques in the process which amazes me as I tend to think I already ‘know’ how to bake and make cupcakes. Time to bake some humble pie. We made the Root Beer ones and while I didn’t like them others in family did. So next Wednesday we will make these. Can’t wait!
Karen
Ok, I have to save these too as Patrick’s new favorite cookie is the snicker doodle. I still think you should try the Andes Mint cupcake http://www.melskitchencafe.com/2011/09/over-the-top-andes-mint-cupcakes.html
Loving your blog by the way, I am feeling so inspired….started project life, loving it, reading the one year bible (hopefully will stick with it as I have wanted to do this for a while)and hopefully will be starting either couch to 5k or crossfit soon as I too have 20-30 that I would love to get rid of.
Kim Brown
I would love for you to make an awesome vegan/egg free cupcake. My son is allergic to eggs and we have a vegan cupcake recipe book, but yours are looking awesome. I’m the Mom that tries really hard to make his life as normal as possible and baked goods are one of them. When I seen the root beer cupcakes I about feel out of my chair!
Oh, and one more request, if said cupcake could not have a nut in it. He’s allergic to that too. Isa Chandra Moskowitz and Terry Hope Romero are awesome vegan bakers.
As a side note, eggs are one of the top 5 allergies to have, especially for children as is milk, hence my plea for a vegan cupcake.
Trust me they are delicious. I make them for every event at his school for two reasons: 1, he can’t have the regular ones and 2, the staff like them better.
Kim Brown
banana split cupcake OR carrot cupcake. I know, I know I said no nut, but if they are part of the topping I can easily leave them out.
Kim Brown
that would be carrot cake cupcake. I should really stop multi-tasking
Karen
hi hat cupcakes look yummy too
Bakerella
Jenny – your cupcakes look better than mine or even Martha’s. Thanks for letting me be part of your journey in honor of your friend. xo Bakerella
Elizabeth Higginbotham
Loved reading this blog. Thanks Bakerella! How about a tiramisu cupcake? Not sure if the kiddos would like the coffee, but hey, why should they have all the fun, right?