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St. Patricks Day Cupcakes

1 3/4 cup flour
2/3 cup sugar
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant pistachio pudding mix
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 eggs
1 1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 tsp vanilla
Green food coloring, optional
cream cheese frosting

In a bowl, combine dry ingredients.
In another bowl, beat eggs, milk, oil and vanilla; add to dry ingredients and mix until blended.
Fill paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full.
Bake at 375 degrees for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool on a wire rack.
If desired, add food coloring to the frosting.
Frost cupcakes.

Yield: 1 dozen

(Quick Cooking March/April 2000)