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Looking down at a dozen cherry chocolate chip muffins arranged in a circle, each with visible cherry pieces and chocolate chips.

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.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method

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

Method
 

  1. 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.

  2. Whisk dry ingredients together:

    In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt by whisking them together.

  3. Mix wet ingredients smoothly:

    In a separate bowl, whisk melted butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.

  4. Fold dry into wet:

    Pour the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and fold with a spatula until just blended.

  5. Fold in cherries and chips:

    Gently fold in the chopped candied cherries and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.

  6. Fill muffin cups evenly:

    Portion the batter into the 12 muffin cups, using a cookie scoop to ensure even distribution.

  7. Bake until toothpick clean:

    Bake for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

  8. 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.