Cupcakes

• 3/4 cup milk
• 1/3 cup instant coffee granules, plus additional for garnish
• 1 cup Irish cream liqueur, divided
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 10 tablespoons (1-1/4 sticks) butter, softened
• 1-1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon Wilton Pure Vanilla Extract
• Gold Pearlized Sugar Sprinkles, 5.25 oz.
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  Gold Pearlized Sugar Sprinkles, 5.25 oz.

  $4.69

Icing

• 1/4 cup irish cream liqueur
• 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
• 1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
• 4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar (about 1 pound)

Tools

• Large mixing bowl
• Cyclone Whisk
• White Cupcake Liners, 75-Count
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  White Cupcake Liners, 75-Count

  $2.29
• 10 x 16 Non-Stick Cooling Rack
• Toothpick
• Perfect Results Premium Non-Stick Bakeware Muffin and Cupcake Pan, 12-Cup
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  Perfect Results Premium Non-Stick Bakeware Muffin and Cupcake Pan, 12-Cup

  $13.39