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Dried Cherry-Chocolate Muffins

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Make sure all of the ingredients are at room temperature for optimal results. The tangy, sweet cherries add a great flavor to these muffins with a crusty-crunchy exterior and soft interior. For a decorative touch, top each filled muffin cup with either a whole or half hazelnut before baking. Enjoy!



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Ingredients

  • 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 8 tablespoons (1-stick) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 3/4 cup dried cherries
  • 1/2 cup toasted, skinned and chopped hazelnuts

Details

Servings 12
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 45mins
Adapted from williams-sonoma.com

Preparation

Step 1

Have all the ingredients at room temperature.

Preheat an oven to 375°F. Butter 12 standard muffin cups.

Place the chocolate in the top pan of a double boiler set over but not touching barely simmering water in the bottom pan. Heat, stirring often, until the chocolate melts. Remove the pan from over the water and set aside to cool slightly.

In a bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.

To make the batter by hand, in a large bowl, using a wooden spoon, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually beat in the brown sugar until dissolved. Stir in the egg, vanilla and chocolate. Add the flour mixture in 3 additions, alternating with the buttermilk, and mix just until smooth.

To make the batter with an electric mixer, in a large bowl, beat the butter on low speed until creamy. Gradually beat in the brown sugar until dissolved. Beat in the egg, vanilla and chocolate. Add the flour mixture in 3 additions, alternating with the buttermilk, and beat on low speed just until smooth.

Fold in the cherries and nuts. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling them about three-fourths full.

Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer the pan to a wire rack and let cool for 2 minutes, then remove the muffins from the pan. Serve warm.

The muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Makes 12 muffins.

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