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Chunky Cherry Muffins

By Diana Rattray, About.com

Cherry Muffins
Cherry Muffins
Diana Rattray
At a Glance
Course : Bread, Breakfast, Brunch, Cakes
Special : Easy
Type of Prep : Bake
Cuisine : Southern, U.S. Regional
Occasion : Easter, Fall, Mother's Day, Spring, Summer, Valentine's Day, Winter
 
Use fresh or frozen cherries in these delicious muffins.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 6 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk; low fat is fine
  • 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped cherries, about 8 ounces
  • 3/4 cup chopped pecans

PREPARATION:

Line muffin cups with paper liners or spray well with a baking spray. Heat oven to 375°.

In a large bowl, combine flour, oats, baking powder, soda, salt, and brown sugar, stirring to blend. Whisk eggs with butter and vanilla; stir into the dry ingredients along with buttermilk. Stir until blended. Stir in chopped cherries and pecans.

Fill muffin cups about almost to tops of papers. Bake for 20 to 24 minutes, or until browned and the tops spring back when pressed lightly with a finger.

Makes 12 to 15.

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