Green Pistachio Muffins Glaze (Printable)
Moist, fluffy green pistachio muffins with a sweet, glossy glaze. Great for breakfast or a tasty snack.
# What You’ll Need:
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# Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
02 - Place pistachios in a food processor and pulse until finely ground, being careful not to over-process into a paste.
03 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the ground pistachios, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
04 - In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
05 - Mix in the yogurt, milk, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Add green food coloring if desired for a more vibrant green.
06 - Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
07 - Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
08 - Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
09 - Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and pourable. Drizzle over cooled muffins and sprinkle with chopped pistachios.
# Expert Advice:
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- The naturally nutty sweetness feels fancy without requiring any fancy techniques
- That green color brings such joy to the breakfast table, especially on gray mornings
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- Overprocessing pistachios into paste happens in seconds, so pulse in short bursts and check frequently
- The muffins are done when they are springy to the touch, not just when the timer goes off
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- Room temperature ingredients prevent the batter from curdling and ensure even baking
- Let the muffins cool completely before glazing or the frosting will melt right off