cherries and cream muffins

Name: Cherries and Cream Muffins
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1/2 cup(s) butter, softened; 1 cup(s) sugar; 2 large eggs, beaten; 1 teaspoon(s) almond extract; 1/2 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract; 2 1/2 cup(s) frozen, unsweetened tart cherries, well drained, thawed, and divided; 2 cup(s) all purpose flour; 2 teaspoon(s) baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/2 cup(s) milk, divided; - sugar for topping

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Kathie Carr

North Liberty, IN

Updated on Apr 7, 2012

I got this recipe from my sister who makes really good muffins. Its special because of the sugary topping and the delicious cherries. Thanks Becky!

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 20 Min

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yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups frozen, unsweetened tart cherries, well drained, thawed, and divided
2 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk, divided
- sugar for topping

How To Make cherries and cream muffins

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease 12 muffin cups or use paper liners to prepare pan. In a large bowl beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and flavorings. Mix well. Add half of the well drained cherries and set this mixture aside.

Step 2

Stir together flour, baking powder, and salt. Add half of flour mixture to butter mixture and fold in with a spatula. Next add half of milk. Blend in. Then add remaining flour mixture, just blend a bit, and add remaining milk. Fold in remaining cherries.
Step 3

Fill muffin cups 2/3 full. Sprinkle with sugar, using a generous amount on each muffin. Bake for 20-30 minutes or until golden brown.
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