Cherries and Cream Muffins

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups frozen unsweetened tart cherries, divided
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups flour
• 2 tsp. baking powder
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• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 cup light cream, half and half or milk
• 1 tsp. almond extract
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla

Directions

Cut cherries in 1/2 while frozen. Set aside to thaw and drain. In large mixing bowl add butter and sugar. Mix until light and fluffy. Add eggs, almond extract and vanilla. Beat well. Crush 1/2 cup cherries with a fork and add to batter.combine flour, baking powder and salt. Fold in 1 cup flour mixture with plastic spatula then 1/2 of cream to batter then remaining flour and cream. Stir well add remaining cherries. Fill muffin cups about 2/3 full and sprinkle with a little bit of sugar and bake at 375 degrees F for 20-30 minutes or until golden brown.

By IMAQT1962 from ILLINOIS