St. Patrick'S Day Cupcakes

• 1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 (3 oz.) pkg. instant pistachio pudding
• 3/4 c. miniature chocolate chips
• 2/3 c. sugar
• 2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 1/4 c. milk
• 1/2 c. cooking oil
• 1 tsp. vanilla or 1/4 tsp. almond extract
• 1/2 can cream cheese icing
• 1 c. green colored sugar
• 1/2 c. candy coated milk chocolate pieces

1. In a large mixing bowl, stir together (these do not need an electric mixer) first 6 ingredients.
2. In a small bowl, combine eggs, milk, oil and vanilla or almond extract.
3. Stir into flour just until combined. Fill greased or paper lined muffin cups 2/3 full.
4. Bake at 375u0b0 for 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool.
5. Frost with cream cheese icing; sprinkle with colored sugar and then milk chocolate pieces.
6. Makes 18.

flour, instant pistachio pudding, chocolate chips, sugar, baking powder, salt, eggs, milk, cooking oil, vanilla, cream cheese icing, green colored sugar, chocolate pieces

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=482417 (may not work)