Chocolate Cherry Muffins Recipe

Name: Chocolate Cherry Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter; 5 ounces bittersweet chocolate (not extra-bitter), coarsely chopped; 1 cup whole milk; 2 large eggs; 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/3 cup packed brown sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup dried sour cherries (4 ounces)

Servings: persons

3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter
5 ounces bittersweet chocolate (not extra-bitter), coarsely chopped
1 cup whole milk
2 large eggs
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup dried sour cherries (4 ounces)

1
Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 400F.
2
Heat butter and half of chocolate in milk in a 2-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until just melted.
3
Remove from heat.
4
Cool 15 minutes.
5
Add eggs and whisk until smooth.
6
Whisk together flour, cocoa, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl until combined well.
7
Add chocolate mixture and stir until just combined.
8
Stir in remaining chocolate and cherries.
9
Divide among 12 greased (1/2-cup) muffin cups.
10
Bake until a tester comes out clean, 14 to 18 minutes.
11
Cool in pan on a rack 5 to 10 minutes.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, 5 ounces bittersweet chocolate (not extra-bitter), coarsely chopped, 1 cup whole milk, 2 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Cherry Muffins falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate Cherry Muffins

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