Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of baking Cherry Muffins, a sweet treat bursting with the vibrant flavor of fresh cherries. These moist and fluffy muffins are perfect for breakfast or as a snack, making them an ideal choice for any occasion. With their irresistible sweetness and optional crunchy topping, your family and friends will be asking for seconds!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream, room temperature
- ½ cup milk, room temperature
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cherries, pitted and chopped
- ¼ cup coarse sugar for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line muffin pans with cupcake liners.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, blend melted butter, sugar, eggs, sour cream, milk, and vanilla.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
- Refrigerate the batter for about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare your cherries.
- Fold cherries into the chilled batter and fill muffin liners using a cookie scoop.
- If desired, sprinkle coarse sugar on top before baking for added crunch.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean with moist crumbs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (85g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg