Pistachio Cupcakes for Marie

My NJ/NY commute is made so much better by some really great people on the bus. One friend, Marie is a sweet heart, divvying out Friday hugs & always being so sweet. She's a Valentine's Day baby & I wanted to bake her something yummy... she requested: Pistachio Cupcakes. ONLY for Marie (i. e.- someone special) would I shell over half a pound of nuts!!!) I used the recipe linked because I bake from scratch (didn't want to use any of the many pistachio gelatin mix inclusive recipes) & I omitted the raspberries:

They made my home smell delish! I hope marie loves them!!!