Ingredients

1 package spice cake mix
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup water
3 eggs
3/4 cup applesauce
2 tablespoons oil (optional)
1 cup dried, sweetened cranberries (Craisins)
Cream cheese frosting:
1 3-ounce package cream cheese
1/4 cup butter or margarine
2 cups powdered sugar
3 tablespoons milk
Cinnamon for garnish

Directions

For cupcakes, mix cake mix, cinnamon, water, eggs, applesauce and oil until smooth and well-combined. Stir in cranberries. Drop batter into muffin tins lined with cupcake liners. Bake at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes, or until center springs back when touched. Cool before frosting.

For frosting, beat cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar together. Stir in milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, to desired consistency.

Frost cupcakes and dust lightly with cinnamon.

Options: These can also be served as muffins, without frosting.