Fluffy Bakery Pistachio Muffins

Nothing beats the aroma of freshly baked pistachio muffins filling your kitchen. These bakery-style muffins are soft, airy, and packed with nutty flavor. They’re the perfect combination of light, fluffy texture and rich pistachio taste, ideal for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack.

With a moist crumb and slightly crunchy pistachio topping, these muffins capture the essence of a bakery treat while being easy enough to make at home.

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Why You’ll Love These Muffins

• Fluffy texture: Soft, airy, and tender inside.
• Nutty flavor: Rich pistachio taste in every bite.
• Quick to make: Ready in under 30 minutes.
• Perfect for breakfast or snack: Pairs beautifully with coffee or tea.
• Customizable: Add chocolate chips or drizzle with glaze if desired.

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Ingredients

– Dry Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt

– Wet Ingredients

• ¾ cup sugar
• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup milk

– Pistachios

• 1 cup shelled pistachios, chopped (plus extra for topping)

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Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir in chopped pistachios.

3. Mix Wet Ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together sugar, melted butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.

4. Combine Wet and Dry

Gently fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep muffins fluffy.

5. Fill Muffin Cups

Spoon batter into muffin cups, filling about ¾ full. Sprinkle extra chopped pistachios on top.

6. Bake

Bake for 20–25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let muffins cool for 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack.

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Serving Suggestions

• Serve warm with butter or honey drizzle.
• Pair with coffee, latte, or hot chocolate.
• Great for brunch spreads, snack boxes, or picnic treats.

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Tips & Tricks

1. Do not overmix the batter to ensure light and airy muffins.
2. Chop pistachios roughly for texture variation.
3. Room temperature eggs and butter blend more evenly.
4. Optional glaze: Mix powdered sugar with a little milk and drizzle over cooled muffins.
5. Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for 2–3 days.

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