Gourmet Chocolate-Cherry Muffins

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Gourmet Chocolate-Cherry Muffins

 

3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped

3 tablespoons butter,cut small pieces or use firm

marg.

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 large egg

1/3 cup sugar or raw sugar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/3 cup dried cherries

 

Preheat an oven to 325 degrees. Grease a 6-well heart

shaped or regular shaped muffin baking pan.

In a small heatproof bowl, combine the chocolate and

butter. Set the bowl over but not touching simmering

water in a small saucepan and melt the chocolate and

butter, stirring occasionally, until smooth and

blended. Set aside to cool slightly.

In a small bowl, stir together the flour, baking

powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk together the

egg, sugar and vanilla until light in color and

doubled in volume. Whisk in the chocolate mixture and

then the flour mixture until just combined. Stir in

the dried cherries. Divide the batter between the

wells of the prepared pan and smooth the tops. Bake

until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin

comes out with a few moist crumbs attached, about 20

minutes.

Transfer the pan to a wire rack and let cool for 5

minutes. Remove the muffins from the pan and set on

the rack. Serve warm.

Makes 6 muffins.

 

 

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