Best 4 Cherry Chip Muffins Recipes

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These cherry chip muffins are a delightful treat that combines the sweetness of cherries with the crunch of chocolate chips. Made with simple ingredients and a touch of almond extract, these muffins are moist, fluffy, and bursting with flavor. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as an afternoon snack, these muffins are sure to be a hit with people of all ages.

This recipe article also includes variations for making chocolate chip muffins, blueberry muffins, and streusel-topped muffins, so you can easily customize them to your liking. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, this article makes it easy for bakers of all skill levels to create delicious and satisfying muffins in the comfort of their own kitchens.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHERRY CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS



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"I made these yummy muffins for my husband, who considers himself a muffin expert, and he polished off four of them in one sitting," Joanne Minke writes from St. Petersburg, Florida. "It's a good thing the recipe only makes six!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 6 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1/3 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup halved maraschino cherries
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk the egg, milk, oil and extract. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in cherries and chocolate chips., Fill paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 194mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CHERRY CHIP MUFFINS



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When Valentine's Day rolls around, I like to bake these cute muffins in small heart-shaped tins. Drizzled with pink icing, they look adorable and taste wonderful. -Shirley Glaab, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup canola oil
1 jar (10 ounces) red maraschino cherries
3/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 cup confectioners' sugar
Softened cream cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk the egg, milk and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Drain cherries, reserving 2 tablespoons of juice for glaze (discard remaining juice or save for another use). Chop cherries; fold the chips, pecans and cherries into the batter. , Drop by tablespoonfuls into greased or paper-lined heart-shaped or miniature muffin cups. Bake at 375° for 10-13 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. , Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks. Combine confectioners' sugar and reserved cherry juice to make a thin glaze; drizzle over muffins. Serve with cream cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 44mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CHERRY VANILLA CHIP MUFFINS



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These are wheat free, dairy free, low sugar, low fat muffins and you'd never know it. Sucant is dried can juice. It can be found in health food stores. If you don't eat them in the first two days, freeze them. Thaw in microwave for 30 seconds apiece and they will taste freshly baked.

Provided by Pati

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 banana, peeled and mashed
½ cup egg substitute
¾ cup vanilla soy milk
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
½ cup applesauce
2 cups white rice flour
1 tablespoon sucanat
¾ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup dried cherries
½ cup vanilla baking chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Lightly grease or line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  • In a large bowl blend the banana, egg substitute, soy milk, oil and applesauce together. Stir in the rice flour, sucanat, baking powder and salt. Mix until just moistened then stir in the dried cherries and vanilla chips. Pour batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup 2/3 full.
  • Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 452.3 calories, Carbohydrate 74.2 g, Cholesterol 0.2 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 253.1 mg, Sugar 13.3 g

CHERRY CHIP MUFFINS



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Categories     Fruit     Breakfast     Bake     Muffin

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 (10 ounce) jar red maraschino cherries
3/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 cup confectioners' sugar
softened cream cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Directions 1. In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk egg, milk and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Drain cherries, reserving 2 tablespoons of juice for glaze (discard remaining juice or save for another use). Chop cherries; fold chips, pecans and cherries into the batter. Drop by tablespoonfuls into greased or paper-lined heart-shaped or miniature muffin cups. Bake at 375 degrees F for 10-13 minutes or until muffins test done. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks. Combine confectioners' sugar and reserved cherry juice to make a thin glaze; drizzle over muffins. Serve with cream cheese if desired.

Tips for Making Perfect Cherry Chip Muffins:

  • Use fresh or frozen cherries: Fresh cherries are ideal, but frozen cherries work well too. If using frozen cherries, thaw them before adding them to the batter.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the muffins tough. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Fill the muffin cups only 2/3 full: This will allow the muffins to rise properly without overflowing.
  • Bake the muffins at a high temperature: This will help the muffins rise quickly and develop a tender crumb.
  • Let the muffins cool completely before frosting: This will help the frosting set properly.

Conclusion:

Cherry chip muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are bursting with cherry flavor and have a tender crumb. The cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch. Follow these tips to make the best cherry chip muffins every time.

Tips for Making Perfect Cherry Chip Muffins:

  • Use fresh or frozen cherries: Fresh cherries are ideal, but frozen cherries work well too. If using frozen cherries, thaw them before adding them to the batter.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the muffins tough. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Fill the muffin cups only 2/3 full: This will allow the muffins to rise properly without overflowing.
  • Bake the muffins at a high temperature: This will help the muffins rise quickly and develop a tender crumb.
  • Let the muffins cool completely before frosting: This will help the frosting set properly.

Conclusion:

Cherry chip muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are bursting with cherry flavor and have a tender crumb. The cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch. Follow these tips to make the best cherry chip muffins every time.

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