Step 1

Heat oven to 375 degrees.

Step 2

Line the regular-size muffin cups with paper liners or lightly spray with your favorite non-stick cooking spray.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl add the sugar and shortening together and beat together for a few minutes with an electric mixer on medium speed.

Step 4

Then add in the eggs, one at a time, and make sure to thoroughly beat them into the mixture. Then add in the Bisquick, milk, and vanilla and mix everything together.

Step 5

Using your spatula, scrape the insides of the bowl.

Step 6

Spoon batter into muffin tin half full then place the tins into the oven.

Step 7

Bake for 15 minutes, then check to see if they are done using a cake tester and are golden brown. If they are done, remove them from the oven. If not, put back in and bake at five-minute increments.

Step 8

When they are done, let them completely cool on a wire rack.

Step 9

Decorate with your favorite frosting.

Step 10

Store your cupcakes at room temperature in an airtight container.