Description
These moist and fluffy cherry chocolate chip muffins combine juicy fresh cherries with rich chocolate chips in every bite. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack, these bakery-style muffins are surprisingly easy to make at home and ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and chopped
- 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease with cooking spray.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Prepare wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together melted butter, egg, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine mixtures: Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently fold together just until flour disappears. Don’t overmix.
- Add mix-ins: Gently fold in chopped cherries and chocolate chips.
- Fill and bake: Divide batter evenly among muffin cups (2/3 full). Bake at 425°F for 5 minutes, then reduce to 350°F and bake 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool: Let muffins cool in pan for 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack.
Notes
Pro Tips: Toss cherries with 1 tablespoon flour before adding to prevent sinking. Room temperature ingredients mix better for optimal texture.
Storage: Store in airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or freeze for up to 3 months.
Substitutions: Can use frozen cherries (thawed and drained) or dried cherries. For gluten-free, use 1:1 GF flour blend.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 185mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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