Description
Delicious muffins combining the sweetness of cherries with a light and fluffy base, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cherries, pitted and halved
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Mix the melted butter, egg, milk, and vanilla extract in another bowl until combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the cherries gently.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Sprinkle some sugar on top before baking for a crunchy cap. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg