Ingredients

  • 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

Method

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