Cherry Streusel Muffins Recipe

Cherry Streusel Muffins Recipe

Ingredients

For the Muffins:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cherries, pitted and chopped

For the Streusel Topping:

• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

1. Prepare the Muffins:
   • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
   • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
   • In another bowl, whisk together the milk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract.
   • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
   • Gently fold in the chopped cherries.
2. Prepare the Streusel Topping:
   • In a small bowl, mix the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
   • Add the melted butter and mix with a fork until the mixture is crumbly.
3. Assemble and Bake:
   • Divide the muffin batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups.
   • Sprinkle the streusel topping over each muffin.
   • Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
   • Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy your homemade cherry streusel muffins! If you have any questions or need more tips, feel free to ask.