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Cherry-Chip Muffins 2/3 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup butter, softened 1 larg egg, beaten 1 cup milk 1 tablespoon cherry syrup from jar of maraschino cherries 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon almond extract 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 4 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup white chocolate or semisweet chocolate chips 1/3 cup finely chopped, drained maraschino cherries Heat oven to 375*F (190*C). Grease and flour a 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners. In a mixing bowl, cream sugar and butter. Add egg; mix well. In a small bowl, combine milk, cherry syrup, and extracts; set aside. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk mixture. Stir in white chocolate chips and cherries. Fill prepared muffin tin two-thirds full. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until muffins test done. Cool in pan on wire rack. Makes 1 dozen muffins. |