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Chocolate Cherry Muffin Tops

January 16, 2013 By Jocelyn - 41 Comments

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Low Fat Chocolate Cherry Muffin Tops

 So I have decided that it is time to start posting some Valentine’s recipes here.  You’re down with that right???  I promise not to go completely overboard, but this is a low fat chocolate cherry muffin top.   Who wouldn’t want this kind of recipe early?

You could wait until February to make these muffins, but I seriously don’t recommend it.  They were delicious!!!  The yogurt in these muffins give them a soft, tender inside.  I really like using yogurt instead of sour cream for muffins.  It helps cut down on the fat content, which is something that I have started to watch a little more.  My kids aren’t big cereal eaters, but they will eat muffins if I keep them on hand.  By making them with yogurt I feel better about them eating chocolate for breakfast.  Of course, we ate them at all times of the day.  They are a perfect afternoon snack when you are craving just a little bit of chocolate.  (that makes me laugh because when I crave chocolate, I don’t want to eat a little)  These chocolate cherry muffins are also a great before bed snack…or a midnight snack!  Whenever you decide to eat them, they will satisfy your chocolate crave!!!

Low Fat Chocolate Cherry Muffin Tops

 The great thing about this muffin is that it is easy to make it in a muffin top pan or a whoopie pie pan, or if you don’t have either, just bake it in a regular muffin tin.  I have included both baking times in the recipe for you.    Let’s talk about the cherries for a minute.  If you like fresh cherries, by all means, use the fresh cherries in your batter.  I just happen to love maraschino cherries.  There is usually a jar in my fridge at all times for sundaes or drinks.  And I keep a backup jar in my baking cupboard…does that surprise you that I have more than one jar?  Something about the taste of these jarred cherries makes me happy.  They also keep their bright red color when you bake with them.  I love pretty food!!! Pretty food just looks so much more appetizing!

Low Fat Chocolate Cherry Muffin Tops

 See how puffy those chocolate cherry muffin tops turned out?  I know you want a bite 🙂

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Chocolate Cherry Muffin Tops

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 12 minutes

Yield: 24 muffin tops

Chocolate Cherry Muffin Tops

Chocolate muffins made with yogurt and filled with chocolate chips and cherries

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cherry juice
  • 1 egg
  • 2/3 cup plain yogurt (I use Chobani)
  • 2/3 cup coconut milk
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup miniature chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped maraschino cherries

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl cream the butter and sugars until creamy. Add the cherry juice, egg, and yogurt to the butter and beat again. Sift together the baking powder, baking soda, salt, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and flour and add alternately with the coconut milk to the butter mixture and beat gently. Stir in the chocolate chips and cherries by hand.
  2. Spoon a large tablespoon of batter into a greased muffin top pan (I used a whoopie pie pan) Bake at 400* for 12 minutes. Let cool 2 minutes in the pan, then remove to a wire rack to cool. Store in a sealed container for up to 4 days. Makes 24 muffin tops.

Notes

You can use a regular muffin tin if you don't have a muffin top pan. Bake the muffins for 18 minutes. Makes about 15 muffins.

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Comments

  1. Nicole says

    January 16, 2013 at 8:24 PM

    Yum, these look really good! I love chocolate & cherry together.

    Reply
    • Jocelyn Brubaker says

      January 17, 2013 at 10:35 AM

      Thanks Nicole. Chocolate and cherry is such a classic flavor…I predict more in my blog future!!

      Reply
  2. Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says

    January 16, 2013 at 9:27 PM

    Gorgeous Jocelyn! Bring on valentine’s! January is boring. 🙂

    Reply
    • Jocelyn Brubaker says

      January 17, 2013 at 10:34 AM

      Yes, I agree with you…January is too boring. We need more pinks, reds, and cherry goodness to brighten things up a bit!!!

      Reply
  3. Liz says

    January 16, 2013 at 9:38 PM

    I only like to eat the tops of muffins anyway so this is perfect! Love the combo….delish 🙂

    Reply
    • Jocelyn Brubaker says

      January 17, 2013 at 10:34 AM

      The muffin tops are the best part, so why even make the rest huh? I am all over this chocolate and cherry combo lately!!

      Reply
  4. Meghan says

    January 16, 2013 at 10:01 PM

    Good Lord! These sound divine!!!

    Reply
  5. sally @ sallys baking addiction says

    January 17, 2013 at 6:16 AM

    bring on the V-day treats Jocelyn!! I’m lovin’ these. chocolate and cherries went into a breakfast treat I made recently and I can’t wait to share it. But I have to try it in muffins, or muffin tops rather. b/c the muffin tops are the best part right??!!

    Reply
    • Jocelyn Brubaker says

      January 17, 2013 at 10:32 AM

      I love chocolate and cherry together, so I can’t wait to see what you made!!! And yes, the muffin top is the VERY best part!!!

      Reply
  6. Aimee @ ShugarySweets says

    January 17, 2013 at 7:37 AM

    Typical Jocelyn fashion: these look amazing! I want want want. I absolutely love maraschino cherries. I don’t usually have any in my fridge lately because I’ve been addicted to eating them out of the jar!

    Reply
    • Jocelyn Brubaker says

      January 17, 2013 at 10:31 AM

      I want more too…my family devoured these in no time. Eating cherries from the jar is the best way to enjoy them 🙂 Glad we agree on that!!! And now I need a few more jars…

      Reply
  7. Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel says

    January 17, 2013 at 10:45 AM

    I LOVE chocolate and cherry, Jocelyn! It’s one of my favorite combinations and it’s so perfect for Valentine’s Day!! And I’m glad someone else loves maraschino cherries as much as I do. I could seriously drink the grenadine! I heart them so much 🙂

    Reply
  8. [email protected] says

    January 17, 2013 at 11:04 AM

    Love making muffins tops since they are the best part of muffins! I will gladly eat chocolate and cherries for breakfast. 🙂

    Reply
  9. Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

    January 17, 2013 at 11:17 AM

    LOVE these muffin tops! The best part of the muffin with all it’s deliciousness 🙂

    Reply
  10. Elaine @ Cooking to Perfection says

    January 17, 2013 at 11:23 AM

    I was actually just starting to brainstorm about V-day, so I say keep them comin! I love that you made muffin tops. I love buying them, but have never actually made them. Will keep my eye open for muffin top pans now 🙂

    Reply
  11. teresa says

    January 17, 2013 at 11:30 AM

    we love the cherry chocolate combo. these look fantastic!

    Reply
  12. Stefanie @ Sarcastic Cooking says

    January 17, 2013 at 5:40 PM

    I am a huge fan of chocolate and fruits of all kind. The falvors meld so well! I love muffin tops… well not on myself, but aside from that. These look great!

    Reply
  13. Meghan says

    January 17, 2013 at 6:05 PM

    Oh, how I wish I had one of these right now! I love the chocolate cherry combo!! They look great!

    Reply
  14. Cristina says

    January 17, 2013 at 8:56 PM

    Chocolate muffins are my favorite. It’s like a dessert that I’m allowed to eat for breakfast! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Jocelyn Brubaker says

      January 17, 2013 at 9:48 PM

      Chocolate for breakfast is something I can always allow!!

      Reply
  15. Carrie A. says

    January 17, 2013 at 10:25 PM

    My husband loves anything with cherries… this will be something unique I can make him with cherries in it! Hmmm! Maybe on Valentine’s Day! Thanks!

    Reply
  16. Dana says

    January 18, 2013 at 2:21 PM

    These look yummy! Definitely going to be a Valentines day treat, thanks for adding the note about making in a regular muffin pan.

    Reply
    • Jocelyn Brubaker says

      January 18, 2013 at 5:32 PM

      I hope you enjoy them. They would be perfect for Valentine’s Day!!!

      Reply
  17. Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts says

    January 19, 2013 at 9:37 AM

    Yes please! I am all for any reason to get chocolate for breakfast, and I am kind of muffin obsessed!

    Reply
  18. Ruthie says

    January 19, 2013 at 10:07 AM

    Joclyn… Can I say I LOVE chocolate and cherries! YUM!! I hope you’ll come link up to my party today!! (It’s the first one and so I’m slightly begging 🙂 xoxo~ Ruthie

    Reply
  19. Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl says

    January 19, 2013 at 5:29 PM

    Oh my goodness, these look sooooo good! I love maraschino cherries, and like you, I always have (multiple) jars on hand. I need to get my muffin-top pan out and put it to use. Love these!

    Reply
  20. Roxana | Roxana's Home Baking says

    January 19, 2013 at 6:42 PM

    These are so cute Jocelyn! I love muffin tops more than a whole muffins! Could easily munch on 2 of these with my morning coffee

    Reply
  21. Leigh Anne @Yourhomebasedmom says

    January 19, 2013 at 9:36 PM

    I need to get me one of those muffin top pans. Look yummy!
    I just started a new Finding the Pretty & Delicious Linky Party on my blog this week – would love to have you stop by and share! http://www.yourhomebasedmom.com/finding-the-pretty-delicious-linky-party/

    Reply
  22. madge | the vegetarian casserole queen says

    January 20, 2013 at 6:55 AM

    I love that these are delicious and low-fat! Pinning this for Valentines Day!

    Oh and you should check out Lady Behind the Curtain’s Dessert Challenge. Chocolate and Cherries are the challenge ingredients for February. Here is the link:
    http://www.ladybehindthecurtain.com/behind-the-curtain-dessert-challenge-posting-instructions-and-information/

    Hope to see you there!

    Reply
  23. Emily says

    January 22, 2013 at 6:05 PM

    Delicious!! I’m so going to be trying this recipe soon!

    Reply
  24. The Better Baker says

    January 23, 2013 at 10:06 PM

    These muffin tops look fabulous! I am so happy you linked up at Weekend Potluck. We love having your dishes at our table. =)

    Reply
    • Jocelyn Brubaker says

      January 24, 2013 at 10:56 PM

      Thank you so much! I love sharing them with you!!!

      Reply
  25. Tanya Schroeder says

    January 24, 2013 at 9:12 PM

    Happy to be featuring these at One Creative Weekend! Thanks for linking up Jocelyn!

    Reply
  26. The Better Baker says

    January 25, 2013 at 11:00 AM

    Good Morning to you! Wanted you to know I am sharing this lovely recipe as my featured personal favorite at Weekend Potluck today. Thanks again.

    Reply
  27. Anna @ Hidden Ponies says

    January 30, 2013 at 12:06 AM

    These look delicious! Just found your blog through Taste and Tell – how have I not found you sooner?? I’m loving looking through all the sugar and sprinkles 🙂

    Reply
    • Jocelyn Brubaker says

      January 30, 2013 at 10:20 AM

      I am always amazed at all the “new to me” blogs I find each day. Even after 4 years of being out there in blog land, there are still so many new ones!! I am so excited you came over from Taste and Tell. Going to check out your blog too!!!

      Reply
  28. Linda Plotnick says

    July 18, 2019 at 7:27 AM

    Do I use dark brown or light brown sugar in this muffin top recipe?

    Reply
    • Jocelyn says

      July 18, 2019 at 9:05 PM

      I always use regular brown sugar in my recipes which I believe is the light brown sugar. I hope you enjoy the muffin tops!

      Reply

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Jocelyn is the baker, photographer, and writer behind Inside BruCrew Life. She is married to her best friend, and they have three great kids. She spends her days baking sweet treats, and then trying to find ways to give those treats away before eating them all. Grab a cup of coffee and visit while she shares life from their kitchen. Read More…

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