Easy Vanilla Maraschino Cherry Muffins Recipe Will Make You Smile Bread/Muffins Breakfast Snacks

With everything going on in the world right now, it seems like we all could use a smile. This vanilla maraschino cherry muffin recipe will turn that frown upside down.

You might not expect to find maraschino cherries in a muffin, and that's what makes this easy muffin recipe so special (oh, and they're ready in just 20 minutes). Perfect for breakfast or snacks anytime. 

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 6 minutes
Cook Time: 14 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 cup milk, nut milk or soy milk
• 1/3 cup oil
• 1 tablespoon vanilla
• 1 teaspoon maraschino cherry juice (optional)
• 1 jar maraschino cherries with stems

Here’s how to make them:

1. Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a bowl.
2. In another bowl, combine the egg, milk, oil, vanilla and cherry juice.
3. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients.
4. Line muffin tins with baking liners. Fill muffin tins 3/4 full. Push a cherry into the center of each muffin.
5. Bake in a preheated 400-degree F oven for about 11 to 14 minutes, or until they begin to lightly brown. Makes about 12 muffins.

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