Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Cherry Chocolate Chip Muffins, a perfect treat for any occasion! These moist and tender muffins combine juicy cherries with rich chocolate chips, creating a mouthwatering taste sensation that’s hard to resist. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet snack, this easy recipe will quickly become a favorite in your household. With straightforward preparation steps and customizable add-ins, you can whip these up in no time. Enjoy the comforting aroma wafting through your kitchen as these delicious muffins bake to perfection!
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and chopped cherries with a rubber spatula.
- Divide batter evenly among muffin cups; top with whole cherries if desired.
- Bake for about 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (70g)
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg