To prepare a red headed step child recipe, you will first need to gather your ingredients. You will need the following ingredients to prepare the recipe: 12 cup (120 ml) granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon (25 g) vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon (2.5 mg) red food coloring. Measure out the ingredients and mix them together until they are well combined. Pour the mixture into the muffin tin and bake in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until the cupcakes are golden brown.