ST. PATRICK'S DAY PISTACHIO CUPCAKES

St. Patrick's Day Pistachio Cupcakes image

"On St. Patrick's Day our family gets together for a special dinner and other festivities," explains Susan Frantz of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. "Green is dominant in most of the food we serve, so these cupcakes tinted with pistachio pudding mix are a perfect addition.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup sugar
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant pistachio pudding mix
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1-1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup cream cheese frosting
Green sprinkles and/or chocolate jimmies

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, pudding mix, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, combine the eggs, milk, oil and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients until combined. Fold in chocolate chips. , Fill foil or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 375° for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Frost and decorate as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 245mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.