Cherry Chocolate Chip Muffins
a recipe that serves 6 by @ tasteofhome.com
Ingredients:
1 cup of flour
1/3 cup of Splenda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1/3 cup of 2% milk
1/4 cup Canola Oil
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup halved maraschino cherries
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. In small bowl combine: flour, Splenda, baking powder and salt. In another bowl whisk egg, milk, oil and extract. Then combine flour mix with egg mix. Fold in cherries and chocolate chips.
3. Fill paper-lined cups three-fourths full, bake for 25-30 minutes or until toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.
Note:
Can add muffin topping, before baking:
*Muffing Topping: (3 parts splenda white with 2 parts splendor light brown sugar) if using tablespoons there should be enough mix for at least 2 to 3 six muffin trays.
The original muffin recipe calls for sugar instead of Splendor and the baking temp. was 350 for 20-25 minutes.