Description

These pistachio muffins are packed with irresistible flavor, featuring tender texture and a delightful crunch. Easy to prepare for a quick breakfast or a tasty snack, these muffins will surely satisfy any craving with their simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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2 cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
3.4 ounces instant pistachio pudding mix
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs room temperature
⅓ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup unsalted butter melted
½ cup sour cream room temperature
⅓ cup whole milk room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
½ teaspoon almond extract
⅓ cup sanding sugar or raw sugar
½ cup pistachios roughly crushed

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Instructions

Prepare cupcake tin by placing cupcake liners in every other opening.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, pudding mix, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Set aside.
In a large bowl, mix sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, melted butter, sour cream, milk, vanilla, and almond extracts until well combined.
Slowly incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mix using a spatula or wooden spoon to gently fold.
Continue to mix until ingredients are just combined, ensuring no raw flour streaks remain.
Cover the batter with a towel while preheating the oven to 425°F.
Fill the cupcake liners with batter, filling them to the top.
Top with crushed pistachios and sanding sugar.
Bake at 425°F for 7 minutes, then reduce temperature to 350°F without opening the door.
Bake for another 14-17 minutes, or until tops are golden and a toothpick comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
Let the muffins cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Increase oven temperature back to 425°F to bake remaining muffins using the same method.

Notes

Ensure all wet ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
You can substitute the almond extract with additional vanilla if desired.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 muffin
Calories: 180
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 30mg