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

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Ingredients

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.