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| all-purpose flour (unsifted): 3 cups |
| pistachios: 1 oz |
| semisweet chocolate chips (chips): 3 cups |
| granulated sugar: 2 cups |
| baking powder: 2 tsp |
| salt: 1 tsp |
| eggs: 2 |
| vanilla extract: 1 tsp |
| cream cheese: 1 oz |
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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, and salt. In a small bowl combine beaten eggs, milk, oil, and 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 cupcakes.
Make-Ahead Tip: Up to 2 weeks ahead, prepare and bake the cupcakes but do not frost them. Wrap and freeze the cupcakes. Thaw and frost before serving.