Pistachio Muffins Vanilla Glaze (Printable Version)
Moist, nutty muffins with a sweet vanilla glaze, ideal for breakfast or dessert occasions.
# What You Need:
→ Muffins
01 - 1 cup shelled unsalted pistachios
02 - 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
03 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
05 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1/2 cup whole milk
10 - 1/2 cup plain yogurt or sour cream
11 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
12 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Vanilla Glaze
13 - 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
14 - 2-3 tablespoons milk
15 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly with cooking spray.
02 - Place pistachios in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped, leaving some small pieces for texture. Reserve 2 tablespoons for garnish.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and chopped pistachios until well combined.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, milk, yogurt, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully incorporated.
05 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently fold with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix—some small lumps are acceptable.
06 - Divide batter evenly among prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
07 - Bake for 16 to 18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool muffins in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
08 - In a small bowl, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth and pourable. Add additional milk 1 teaspoon at a time if needed to achieve desired consistency.
09 - Drizzle glaze over cooled muffins and sprinkle with reserved chopped pistachios. Allow glaze to set for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The moist, tender crumb comes from yogurt and melted butter, no complicated creaming method required
- That vanilla glaze transforms them from breakfast muffins into something that feels like a special occasion
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- Overmixing is the enemy here, a few flour streaks are better than tough muffins
- Let them cool completely before glazing, or the icing will slide right off
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients combine more easily and create a more uniform crumb
- Sprinkle the garnish pistachios immediately after glazing so they stick before the icing sets