Cherry Chocolate Chip Muffins
Indulge in the delightful experience of baking with these Cherry Chocolate Chip Muffins, where every bite is a harmonious blend of juicy cherries and rich chocolate chips. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack, these moist muffins are sure to become a favorite in your household. With their beautiful presentation and irresistible flavor, they make for an excellent treat during gatherings or as a comforting solo indulgence. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients, you’ll find yourself reaching for this recipe time and again.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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 (plus extra for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk the egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until fully blended.
- Gradually pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped cherries until evenly distributed.
- Divide the batter among the muffin cups and top each with a whole cherry if desired.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow muffins to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg