ST. PATRICK'S DAY CUPCAKES

1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup sugar
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant pistachio pudding mix
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1-1/4 cups milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Green food coloring, optional
Cream cheese frosting

In a bowl, combine the 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 375o 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 frosting. Frost cupcakes.

Yield: 1 dozen