Cherry Chocolate Chip Muffins
Cherry and chocolate chip muffins made with candied cherries and chocolate chips, baked to a tender crumb. A simple recipe for 12 servings.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour 250 g
- 1/2 cup sugar 100 g
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter 113 g, melted and cooled
- 3/4 cup milk 180 ml
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup chopped candied cherries 80 g
- 1 cup chocolate chips 175 g
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or thoroughly coat each cavity with non-stick cooking spray.Whisk dry ingredients together:
In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt by whisking them together.Mix wet ingredients smoothly:
In a separate bowl, whisk melted butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.Fold dry into wet:
Pour the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and fold with a spatula until just blended.Fold in cherries and chips:
Gently fold in the chopped candied cherries and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.Fill muffin cups evenly:
Portion the batter into the 12 muffin cups, using a cookie scoop to ensure even distribution.Bake until toothpick clean:
Bake for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.Cool muffins on rack:
Take the pan out of the oven and let it cool for 3-5 minutes, then move the muffins to a wire rack to cool completely.