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pistachio muffins
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Pistachio Muffins

They are made with homemade pistachio paste and simple ingredients, that you can find at home. 
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 18 muffins
Author Marina of www.everythingmarina.com

Equipment

  • 1 whisk
  • 1 spatula
  • 1 muffin pan

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter 1 stick 113 gr, melted
  • 1 cup granulated white sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup pistachio paste
  • 1 cup raw or roasted pistachios without the shells

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350FoF. Spray a muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray. 
  • Melt butter in the microwave and set aside. 
  • Chop pistachios into small pieces. 
  • In the mixing bowl, sift flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside. 
  • In the large mixing bowl, whisk together sugar and eggs. Add pistachio paste and sour cream. Whisk until all combined.
  • Add the dry ingredients and chopped pistachios. Leave some pistachios for topping later. Mix with spatula until evenly combined. 
  • Using ice cream spoon or regular spoon, fill the muffin cups about three-quarters full. Sprinkle the top with chopped pistachios. 
  • Bake muffins for 18-20 minutes. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.