Collector's Trinket Cupcakes

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.

2.In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.

3.Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

4.In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

5.Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined.

6.Scoop the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.

7.Gently press a collector's trinket into the center of each cupcake, making sure it's fully submerged in the batter.

8.Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

9.Allow the cupcakes to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

10.Serve and enjoy these whimsical collector's trinket cupcakes!