Saint Patrick's Day Cupcakes

Saint Patrick's Day Cupcakes

Celebrate the luck o' the Irish by serving these festive cupcakes for dessert. Kids & leprechauns alike will love the color & the loads of chocolate chips inside! Be sure to have adult help with the baking.

1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 4-serving-size package instant pistachio pudding mix 3/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate pieces 2/3 cup sugar 2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 beaten eggs 1-1/4 cups milk 1/2 cup cooking oil 1 teaspoon vanilla or 1/4 teaspoon almond extract 1/2 of a can cream cheese frosting (1 cup) Green colored sugar 1/2 cup candy-coated milk chocolate pieces

1. Grease muffin cups or line with paper bake cups. In a large mixing bowl stir together flour, pudding mix, chocolate pieces, sugar, baking powder, & salt. In a small bowl combine beaten eggs, milk, oil, & vanilla or almond extract. Stir into flour mixture just until combined. Fill muffin cups 2/3 full. 2. Bake in a 375 degree F. oven for 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Frost with cream cheese frosting; sprinkle with green sugar then milk chocolate pieces. Makes 18. Make-Ahead Tip: Up to 2 weeks ahead, prepare & bake the cupcakes but do not frost them. Wrap & freeze the cupcakes. Thaw and frost before serving Delma

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