Best 6 Mini Cherry Muffins Recipes

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Calling all muffin lovers! These delightful Mini Cherry Muffins are bursting with juicy cherries and a hint of almond extract. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet afternoon snack, these muffins are sure to satisfy your cravings. With three variations to choose from - classic, streusel-topped, and chocolate chip - you're guaranteed to find a flavor that suits your taste buds. Each recipe is carefully crafted with simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, making them a breeze to prepare. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, these Mini Cherry Muffins are sure to be a hit. So preheat your oven, gather your ingredients, and let's get baking!

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

MINI MARASCHINO CHERRY MUFFINS



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A sweet cherry glaze brings out the best of an almond and cherry muffin.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
1/2 cup milk
1 egg
1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup chopped well-drained maraschino cherries
1/4 cup chopped blanched almonds
1/2 cup powdered sugar
3 to 4 teaspoons maraschino cherry juice

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Grease bottoms only of 24 miniature (1 3/4x1-inch) muffin cups or 12 regular-size muffin cups with shortening or cooking spray, or line with paper baking cups.
  • In medium bowl, beat granulated sugar, butter, milk and egg with fork or wire whisk until well blended. Stir in flour, baking powder and salt just until flour is moistened. Fold in cherries and almonds. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups (cups will be full).
  • Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix glaze ingredients until smooth and thin enough to drizzle. Immediately remove muffins from pan to cooling rack. Drizzle glaze over warm muffins. Serve warm if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Muffin, Sodium 65 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

MINI CHERRY MUFFINS



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These pretty muffins from our Test Kitchen are perfect for Christmas morning. Make them the night before and keep on the counter in an air tight container.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup red candied cherries, chopped

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in the egg, yogurt and extract. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into creamed mixture just until moistened. Fold in cherries., Fill greased or paper-lined miniature muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 15-17 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 191mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

MINI MARASCHINO CHERRY MUFFINS



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Make and share this Mini Maraschino Cherry Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Redsie

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 25m

Yield 24 mini-muffins, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, melted
1/2 cup milk
1 egg
1 cup Gold Medal all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup chopped well-drained maraschino cherry
1/4 cup chopped blanched almond
1/2 cup powdered sugar
3 -4 teaspoons maraschino cherry juice

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F
  • Grease bottoms only of 24 miniature (1 3/4x1-inch) muffin cups or 12 regular-size muffin cups with shortening or cooking spray, or line with paper baking cups.
  • In medium bowl, beat granulated sugar, butter, milk and egg with fork or wire whisk until well blended. Stir in flour, baking powder and salt just until flour is moistened. Fold in cherries and almonds. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups (cups will be full).
  • Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix glaze ingredients until smooth and thin enough to drizzle. Immediately remove muffins from pan to cooling rack. Drizzle glaze over warm muffins. Serve warm if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68.9, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 13.6, Sodium 62.1, Carbohydrate 9.1, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 4.6, Protein 1.3

CHERRY VANILLA MINI MUFFINS



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Mini muffins are great for packing into lunch boxes, having on hand for after-school snacks and eating on the road. These sweet and colorful muffins are easy to prepare, so they're ideal for busy days. -Nancy Zimmerman, Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, room temperature
1 cup vanilla yogurt
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup maraschino cherries, chopped

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, beat the egg, yogurt, butter and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in cherries. , Fill greased or paper-lined miniature muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 400° for 13-15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 184mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

MINI CHERRY MUFFINS



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Make and share this Mini Cherry Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by lets.eat

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 32m

Yield 2 dozen, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup candied red cherries, chopped

Steps:

  • In a small mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in the egg, yogurt and extract. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into creamed mixture just until moistened. Fold in cherries.
  • Fill greased or paper-lined miniature muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350' for 15-17 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.4, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 24.7, Sodium 83.6, Carbohydrate 10.5, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 6.5, Protein 1

MINI MARASCHINO CHERRY MUFFINS



Mini Maraschino Cherry Muffins image

A sweet cherry glaze brings out the best of an almond and cherry muffin.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
1/2 cup milk
1 egg
1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup chopped well-drained maraschino cherries
1/4 cup chopped blanched almonds
1/2 cup powdered sugar
3 to 4 teaspoons maraschino cherry juice

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Grease bottoms only of 24 miniature (1 3/4x1-inch) muffin cups or 12 regular-size muffin cups with shortening or cooking spray, or line with paper baking cups.
  • In medium bowl, beat granulated sugar, butter, milk and egg with fork or wire whisk until well blended. Stir in flour, baking powder and salt just until flour is moistened. Fold in cherries and almonds. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups (cups will be full).
  • Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix glaze ingredients until smooth and thin enough to drizzle. Immediately remove muffins from pan to cooling rack. Drizzle glaze over warm muffins. Serve warm if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Muffin, Sodium 65 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips for Preparing Mini Cherry Muffins:

- Use ripe and fresh cherries for optimal flavor and texture. You can also use frozen or dried cherries, but be sure to adjust the liquid ingredients accordingly. - Instead of milk, you can substitute buttermilk, sour cream, or yogurt for a richer and moister muffin. Remember to reduce the liquid ingredients to maintain the proper consistency. - To ensure evenly distributed cherries throughout the batter, toss them in a little flour before folding them in. This will prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the muffins. - If you're a fan of crunchy muffin tops, sprinkle some coarse sugar or turbinado sugar on top of the muffins before baking. This will create a caramelized and crispy crust. - To ensure the muffins are cooked through, insert a toothpick into the center of a muffin. If it comes out clean, they're done. Overbaking can result in dry muffins. - Allow the muffins to cool completely before storing them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer storage, freeze the muffins for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

Mini cherry muffins are delightful treats that offer a burst of cherry flavor in every bite. They're perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a snack. With their simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, these muffins are a great baking project for both experienced and novice bakers. Whether you're enjoying them fresh out of the oven or savoring them later, these mini cherry muffins are sure to be a hit. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's bake a batch of these delicious and delectable mini cherry muffins today!

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