Best 10 Cherry Vanilla Mini Muffins Recipes

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If you're craving a sweet and delectable treat, look no further than these scrumptious cherry vanilla mini muffins! These bite-sized morsels pack a flavor punch with their perfect balance of sweet cherries and rich vanilla. Whether you're baking for a special occasion or simply indulging in a cozy weekend treat, these muffins are guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth. With their moist and tender crumb, these mini muffins are sure to become a favorite. So, let's dive into the wonderful world of cherry vanilla mini muffins and discover the secrets to creating these delightful treats in your own kitchen.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

CHERRY VANILLA MINI MUFFINS



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Mini muffins are great for packing into lunch boxes, having on hand for after-school snacks and eating on the road. These sweet and colorful muffins are easy to prepare, so they're ideal for busy days. -Nancy Zimmerman, Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, room temperature
1 cup vanilla yogurt
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup maraschino cherries, chopped

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, beat the egg, yogurt, butter and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in cherries. , Fill greased or paper-lined miniature muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 400° for 13-15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 184mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CANDIED CHERRY MUFFINS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 2h

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1 3/4 sticks (14 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
1/3 cup almond paste, crumbled (about 3 ounces)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped candied lemon and/or orange peel
1/2 cup candied cherries, quartered
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners. Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, cardamom and salt in a medium bowl. Whisk the eggs, milk, 1 1/2 sticks melted butter, the almond paste and vanilla in a large bowl (it?s OK if the almond paste is still a little chunky). Add the flour mixture to the egg mixture and stir until combined. Stir in the candied citrus peel.
  • Divide the batter among the muffin cups, filling them three-quarters of the way. Top evenly with the candied cherries. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Let the muffins cool 5 minutes in the pan, then remove to a rack.
  • Warm the remaining 2 tablespoons melted butter in the microwave. Brush the muffins with the butter while still warm, then dust with confectioners' sugar. Let cool completely.

BLANCHE'S MINIATURE CHERRY MUFFINS



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 36 to 40 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup butter, room temperature, plus more for greasing tin
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs yolks, well beaten
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
One 10-ounce jar maraschino cherries, drained, juices reserved
2 eggs whites, stiffly beaten
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Powdered sugar, for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Grease the cups of 2 mini-muffin tins and set aside.
  • Cream the butter and brown and granulated sugars. Add the beaten egg yolks, flour, baking powder and 3 tablespoons of the cherry juice, blending well. Fold in the egg whites. Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon of chopped pecans in the bottom of each muffin cup. Spoon in 2 teaspoons of batter, then place half a cherry in the center of the batter. Sprinkle a few pieces of chopped pecan on top of each muffin. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the tins and dust the muffins with powdered sugar while hot, so the sugar melts in.

MINI CHERRY CHEESECAKES WITH VANILLA WAFER CRUSTS



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These are delicious little cheesecakes, perfect for any occasion. Experiment with different toppings instead of cherry if you like.

Provided by Karen..

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 40m

Yield 24 cheesecakes

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons vanilla
24 vanilla wafers
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Beat cream cheese, sugar, eggs, lemon juice and vanilla until light and fluffy.
  • Line regular sized muffin pans or cupcake tins with paper baking cups and place a vanilla wafer in the bottom of each cup.
  • Fill the cups 2/3 full of cream cheese mixture.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until set.
  • When warm, top each with a tablespoon of cherry filling.
  • Chill in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108.3, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 36.3, Sodium 85.1, Carbohydrate 7.2, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 2.8, Protein 1.9

MINI MARASCHINO CHERRY MUFFINS



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A sweet cherry glaze brings out the best of an almond and cherry muffin.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
1/2 cup milk
1 egg
1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup chopped well-drained maraschino cherries
1/4 cup chopped blanched almonds
1/2 cup powdered sugar
3 to 4 teaspoons maraschino cherry juice

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Grease bottoms only of 24 miniature (1 3/4x1-inch) muffin cups or 12 regular-size muffin cups with shortening or cooking spray, or line with paper baking cups.
  • In medium bowl, beat granulated sugar, butter, milk and egg with fork or wire whisk until well blended. Stir in flour, baking powder and salt just until flour is moistened. Fold in cherries and almonds. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups (cups will be full).
  • Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix glaze ingredients until smooth and thin enough to drizzle. Immediately remove muffins from pan to cooling rack. Drizzle glaze over warm muffins. Serve warm if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Muffin, Sodium 65 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

MINI CHERRY MUFFINS



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These pretty muffins from our Test Kitchen are perfect for Christmas morning. Make them the night before and keep on the counter in an air tight container.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg
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

Steps:

  • 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 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 : Calories 205 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 191mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

FRESH CHERRY MUFFINS



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This recipe came about from an abundance of fresh cherries and some hungry summertime kids! Enjoy!

Provided by MRSPARKERII

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup vegetable oil
⅓ cup milk
1 egg
½ teaspoon almond extract
1 cup fresh pitted and quartered sweet cherries
1 tablespoon white sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  • Mix flour, 3/4 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
  • Whisk oil, milk, egg, and almond extract together in a small bowl. Pour into flour mixture; stir gently until incorporated. Fold cherries into the batter.
  • Spoon batter into the muffin cups, filling each 2/3 of the way full. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon sugar on top.
  • Bake muffins in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.8 calories, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 16 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 187.1 mg, Sugar 15.6 g

MINI CHERRY MUFFINS



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Make and share this Mini Cherry Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by lets.eat

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 32m

Yield 2 dozen, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg
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 candied red cherries, chopped

Steps:

  • In a small mixing 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 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 : Calories 100.4, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 24.7, Sodium 83.6, Carbohydrate 10.5, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 6.5, Protein 1

CHERRY VANILLA CHIP MUFFINS



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These are wheat free, dairy free, low sugar, low fat muffins and you'd never know it. Sucant is dried can juice. It can be found in health food stores. If you don't eat them in the first two days, freeze them. Thaw in microwave for 30 seconds apiece and they will taste freshly baked.

Provided by Pati

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 banana, peeled and mashed
½ cup egg substitute
¾ cup vanilla soy milk
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
½ cup applesauce
2 cups white rice flour
1 tablespoon sucanat
¾ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup dried cherries
½ cup vanilla baking chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Lightly grease or line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  • In a large bowl blend the banana, egg substitute, soy milk, oil and applesauce together. Stir in the rice flour, sucanat, baking powder and salt. Mix until just moistened then stir in the dried cherries and vanilla chips. Pour batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup 2/3 full.
  • Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 452.3 calories, Carbohydrate 74.2 g, Cholesterol 0.2 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 253.1 mg, Sugar 13.3 g

CHOCOLATE CHERRY MUFFINS



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After returning from a trip to Door County, Wisconsin loaded with dried cherries, I began looking for ways to use them. I developed this lower fat, whole grain, moist and delicious muffin with nutritious ingredients. It works well as an afternoon snack or on a brunch buffet. Everyone that tries them asks for the recipe! -Cindy Beberman, Orland Park, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup boiling water
2/3 cup dried tart cherries
1-1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2 medium)
1/3 cup canola oil
1/4 cup 2% milk or unsweetened almond milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Pour boiling water over cherries in a small bowl; let stand 15 minutes. Drain. Coarsely chop cherries; set aside., In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. In another bowl, whisk eggs, bananas, oil, milk and vanilla until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Fold in pecans and cherries. , Divide batter among 12 greased or paper-lined muffin cups. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 15-18 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm., Freeze option: Freeze cooled muffins in freezer containers. To use, thaw at room temperature or, if desired, microwave each muffin on high until heated through, 20-30 seconds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 11g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 347mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • To ensure your mini muffins are perfectly cooked, use a toothpick or skewer to check the center. If it comes out clean, they are ready to be taken out of the oven.
  • If you want a sweeter muffin, add more sugar to the batter. You can also add a drizzle of honey or maple syrup after baking.
  • For a more tart muffin, use sour cherries instead of sweet cherries. You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice to the batter.
  • If you don't have vanilla extract, you can use almond extract or rum extract instead.
  • These muffins are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven, but they can also be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Cherry vanilla mini muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With their moist texture, sweet and tart flavor, and simple ingredients, these muffins are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy snack or breakfast, give these cherry vanilla mini muffins a try!

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