Cherry Chocolate Chip Muffins

Taste of Home

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Yields: 6 muffins

Ingredients

• 1  cup all-purpose flour
• 1⁄3 cup sugar
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1  egg
• 1⁄3 cup 2% low-fat milk
• 1⁄4 cup canola oil
• 1  teaspoon  almond extract
• 1⁄2 cup  halved maraschino cherry
• 1⁄2 cup  semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
2. In another bowl, whisk the egg, milk, oil, and extract together.
3. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
4. Fold in cherries and chocolate chips.
5. Fill paper-lined muffin cups 3/4 full.
6. Bake in a preheated 350° oven for 20-25 minutes or until a pick comes out clean.
7. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.