Best Cherry Amaretto Muffins Recipes

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AMARETTO MUFFINS



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This Amaretto and almond flavored muffin is perfect for breakfast or brunch, served with fresh food.

Provided by Kim D.

Categories     Breads

Time 25m

Yield 14 muffins, 14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup Splenda sugar substitute
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup chopped almonds
1 egg, beaten
1 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup butter, melted
1/3 cup Amaretto

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F In a mixing bowl, combine flour, Spenda, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and almonds; stir. In a separate mixing bowl, combine beaten egg, buttermilk, butter and Amaretto. Whisk well. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until comgined. Spoon batter into greased muffin pans or paper lined muffin pans. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

AMARETTO DREAM CUPCAKES



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Treat yourself to these indulgent little cupcakes laced with the irresistible flavor of Amaretto and slivered almonds. -Anette Stevens, Olds, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup amaretto
1/3 cup slivered almonds
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
3 to 4 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
2 to 3 tablespoons amaretto

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each., Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk and amaretto, beating well after each addition. Stir in almonds. , Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake until a toothpick comes out clean, 14-16 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , In a small bowl, beat confectioners' sugar and butter. Add 3 tablespoons cream and 2 tablespoons Amaretto; beat until smooth. Add remaining cream and amaretto if needed to achieve spreading consistency. Frost cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 163mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

AMARETTO MUFFINS



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Make and share this Amaretto Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Holiday1234

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 12 muffins, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 pinch salt
1/4 cup butter
2 eggs
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup amaretto liqueur
1/2 cup sliced or chopped almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Grease muffin tins.
  • Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
  • Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • In a second bowl, combine eggs, milk, Amaretto and almonds.
  • Add to dry ingredients, stir until mixture is just moistened; batter will look rough not smooth, do not overmix.
  • Spoon into muffins tins, about 3/4 full.
  • Bake 20-25 minutes of until golden brown.
  • Remove from tins and place on wire rack.

CHERRY AMARETTO MUFFINS



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Another of my original baking recipes (bet u could tell because it contains spirits :P) This is the most requested muffin in my house. There are just so many layers of flavor to them! You can make these as regular or gourmet size -either way they are delicious. Enjoy!

Provided by chris elizondo

Categories     Muffins

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 c all purpose flour
1 Tbsp baking powder
1/8 tsp salt
1/2 c firmly packed brown sugar
1 1/2 c dried cherries, snipped
1 large egg
3 Tbsp canola oil
1 c skim milk
3 Tbsp applesauce
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 Tbsp amaretto liquer

Steps:

  • 1. While preheating oven to 400 degrees, sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Stir in brown sugar and dried cherries.
  • 2. In a separate bowl, beat egg lightly and then beat in milk, oil, vanilla extract, amaretto and applesauce. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in egg mix, stirring to just mix. Bake for 20 mins.

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