Description
These Cherry Cobbler Muffins are a delightful twist on classic muffins, bursting with juicy cherries and a sweet cinnamon topping. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat!
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cherries (pitted and halved)
Topping:
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together butter and granulated sugar. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Mix in flour mixture and buttermilk until just combined. Gently fold in cherries.
- Make Topping: Combine brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Fill muffin cups 3/4 full with batter. Sprinkle the brown sugar-cinnamon mixture over each muffin.
- Bake: Bake for 18-22 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use frozen cherries straight from the freezer — no need to thaw.
- Add a sprinkle of coarse sugar for extra crunch if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
