Cherry + Almond Chocolate Muffins

Deliciously indulgent cherry + almond chocolate muffins.

Posted by Cat Morley

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These are dead tasty and the grease-proof paper packaging is stylish and handy for carrying them around. These are maybe not the best treats if you are on a diet though.

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You Will Need (15 things)

  • ½ cup Sugar
  • ¼ tsp Salt
  • ¾ cup Milk
  • 2 cup Plain Flour
  • 1 x Large Egg(s)
  • ¼ cup Chocolate Flakes
  • ½ cup Cherries
  • ¼ cup Butter Unsalted
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder
  • 1 shot Amaretto
  • String
  • ¼ cup Flaked Almonds
  • Sieve
  • Grease Proof Baking Paper
  • 2 x Mixing Bowl(s)

Steps (10 steps, 40 minutes)

  1. 1

    Start sieving the flour in to a bowl.

  2. 2

    Add the salt and the baking powder.

  3. 3

    Add the sugar and sieve the remainder of the sieve through.

  4. 4

    Mix in the chocolate flakes.

  5. 5

    Mix in the almonds.

  6. 6

    Mix in the cherries.

  7. 7

    Whisk an egg in a seperate bowl.

  8. 8

    Melt the butter and add along with the milk and a shot of ameretto.

  9. 9

    Mix the wet mixture in to the dry mixture.

  10. 10

    Cut squares of grease-proof paper. Hold the paper in your hand and place 4 tbsp of mixture in to the palm. Fold up the edges and tie with a piece of string. Pop the parcels on to a baking tray and cook in an oven at 400° for 25 minutes. After 10 minutes remove the strings from the parcels and allow them to fall open before continuing to cook.