Snickerdoodle Cupcakes

INGREDIENTS

For the cupcakes::

1 1/2 cups

all-purpose flour

1 1/2 cups

cake flour (not self- rising), sifted

1 tbsp

baking powder

1/2 tsp

salt

1 tbsp

ground cinnamon, plus 1/2 teaspoon for dusting

1 cup

unsalted butter, room temperature

1 3/4 cups

sugar, plus 2 tablespoons for dusting

large eggs, room temperature

2 tsp

pure vanilla extract

1 1/4 cups

milk

For the frosting::

1 1/2 cups

plus 2 tablespoons sugar

2/3 cup

water

2 tbsp

light corn syrup

large egg whites, room temperature