Instructions: 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 till combined. Fill muffin cups 2/3 full.

Bake in a 375 F. oven for 18 to 20 minutes or till golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Frost with cream cheese frosting; sprinkle with green sugar then milk chocolate pieces.

Makes 18. 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.

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