Pistachio Hot Fudge Cupcakes.

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup

unsalted butter, melted

1 cup

granulated sugar

large eggs

1 1/2 tbsp

vegetable oil

2 tsp

vanilla extract

2 oz

high-quality milk chocolate, melted

1/2 cup

all-purpose flour

1/3 cup

unsweetened cocoa powder

1/4 tsp

salt

1/4 tsp

baking soda

2/3 cup

chocolate chips/chunks

2 pints

pistachio gelato/ice cream (you probably won’t need ALL of this… but have some extra)

frosting

1/2 cup

unsalted butter, softened

8 oz

cream cheese, softened

2 1/2 cups

powdered sugar

2 tsp

vanilla extract

to 2 tablespoons milk, if needed

for topping

hot fudge

crushed pistachios (roasted/salted is fine – your preference)

sprinkles

cherries