Moist Pistachio Muffins Recipe: Bakery-Style Pistachio Muffin Recipe Screams St. Patrick's Day by Donna John

Moist and full of pistachio flavor, this pistachio muffin recipe is addictive. These delicious pistachio muffins really do taste like the ones you'd buy at a bakery. This easy muffin recipe is a sweet and satisfying snack, or serve a basket of them for breakfast or brunch.
Because of the green color, these pistachio muffins just scream St. Patrick's Day! Bake them in fun shamrock baking cups or green baking liners.
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 16 to 18 minutes
Total Time: 26 to 28 minutes
Servings: Makes about 12 muffins
Ingredients
- 1 stick butter, melted
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar, plus more for sprinkling
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 box (3.4 ounces) instant pistachio pudding mix
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios (optional)
Here's how to make it:
- Beat the butter and sugar together with an electric mixer for about 1 minute. Add the eggs and vanilla. Beat until combined.
- Add the pudding mix, baking powder, salt and milk. Stir to combine.
- Add the flour and stir until combined.
- Fold in the pistachios, if using.
- Fill muffin cups lined with baking liners about 3/4 full with the batter. Sprinkle with granulated sugar.
- Bake in a preheated 425-degree F oven for 7 minutes. Reduce the heat to 350 degrees F and continue to bake another 9 to 11 minutes or until cooked. Remove and cool.
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