Mini Cherry Muffins

Name: Mini Cherry Muffins
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 dozen
Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter, softened; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 large egg, room temperature; 1/2 cup plain yogurt; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup red candied cherries, chopped

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 2 dozen

Test Kitchen Approved

These pretty muffins are perfect for Christmas morning. Make them the night before and keep them on the counter in an airtight container. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Ingredients

3/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup red candied cherries, chopped

Directions

In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in the egg, yogurt and extract. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into creamed mixture just until moistened. Fold in cherries.
Fill 24 greased or paper-lined miniature muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 15-17 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts

1 muffin: 111 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 92mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

These pretty muffins are perfect for Christmas morning. Make them the night before and keep them on the counter in an airtight container. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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