Description
These Easy Bakery-Style Pistachio Muffins have tall, bakery-style tops, a buttery soft crumb, and a delicate nutty flavor from pistachio pudding mix and almond extract. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet treat any time of day.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup salted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 (3.4 oz) box instant pistachio pudding mix
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk, room temperature
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, spoon measured
- Topping:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup pistachios, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a muffin tin with parchment or cupcake liners, or grease well.
2. In a large bowl or stand mixer, beat melted butter and sugar for 2 minutes until creamy and light.
3. Add eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Mix until combined.
4. Add pistachio pudding mix and milk. Stir until smooth.
5. Gently fold in flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined. Do not overmix.
6. Divide batter evenly into 8 muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full. Sprinkle tops with chopped pistachios if desired.
7. Bake for 7 minutes at 425°F, then reduce temperature to 350°F without opening the oven and bake 8–10 more minutes, until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
8. Prepare two small bowls: one with melted butter, one with sugar. Dip each warm muffin top into butter, then into sugar to coat evenly.
9. Cool muffins on a wire rack before serving or storing.
Notes
For standard-size muffins, bake 14–15 total minutes: 5 minutes at 425°F, then 8–10 minutes at 350°F.
Do not overmix the batter; this keeps the muffins soft and fluffy.
These freeze well up to 3 months; thaw overnight or reheat for 15 seconds in the microwave.
Dip the muffins while warm so the sugar sticks beautifully.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Bakery, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large muffin
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg