Cherry Almond Muffins Recipe

I love the chunks of cherries and chopped almonds in these muffins.

• Meal Type: Muffins
• Ethnicity: American
• Holiday Category: N/A
• Preparation Time: 30-45 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup  butter or margarine softened
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup chopped almonds
• 1 jar maraschino cherries chopped and drained

Directions

1. In  large bowl  cream sugar and butter, Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Blend in almond extract.
2. Combine dry ingredients; blend into creamed mixture alternately with the buttermilk. Stir in the almonds and cherries. Pour into greased muffin tins or paper-lined tins. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 to 30 minutes or until a wooden pick comes out clean.