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Cherry Chocolate Chip Muffins

Indulge in soft, fluffy cherry chocolate chip muffins that combine sweet cherries and rich chocolate chips for a delightful treat perfect any time of the day.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix-Ins
  • 1 cup pitted cherries (fresh or frozen) Use fresh for best flavor.
  • 1 cup chocolate chips Consider using high-quality chocolate chips.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix the milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well blended.
  4. Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix!
  5. Gently fold in the cherries and chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  6. Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling them about two-thirds full.
Baking
  1. Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  2. Let the muffins cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
  3. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature!

Notes

Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days or freeze them for up to three months. Wrap each muffin individually in plastic wrap.