Cherry Nut Muffins

This cherry nut muffin recipe has been in my family for about 15 years and it's very good! The recipe calls for pecans but you can use whatever nuts you like.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 197 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups white sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 6 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 ½ cups chopped pecans
• 1 ½ cups canned sweet cherries, drained

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, beat eggs and sugar together; add butter and beat well.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Add the flour mixture to the egg mixture, alternating with milk. Fold in the cherries and pecans; stir just to combine.

Step 4

Scoop batter into prepared muffin pans and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.