Cherry Surprises

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 48 Cuisine: American

Delightful tiny muffins filled with chopped pecans and sweet cherries, featuring rich flavors and a tender crumb, perfect for parties, brunch, or a sweet snack.

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Ingredients

  • 2 c. pecans, chopped
  • 1/2 c. brown sugar
  • 1/4 c. granulated sugar
  • 1/2 c. butter
  • 2 egg yolks, well beaten
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 c. cake flour, sifted
  • 1/4 tsp. baking powder
  • 2 egg whites, stiffly beaten
  • 48 maraschino cherries

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease tiny muffin tins and sprinkle chopped pecans in the bottom of each tin.
  2. Cream together brown sugar, granulated sugar, and butter until smooth.
  3. Add well-beaten egg yolks and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture and blend well.
  4. Sift together cake flour and baking powder, then gradually add to the mixture, blending well.
  5. Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites until just combined.
  6. Place 1 teaspoon of batter into each muffin cup over the pecans.
  7. Press a whole maraschino cherry into the center of each batter-filled cup.
  8. Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  9. While still warm, roll the muffins in confectioners' sugar before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

1069 kcal 53% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 33.1g 66% DV
Total Fat 58.1g 74% DV
Carbs 95.2g 35% DV
Fiber 3.7g 13% DV
Sugar 64.5g 100% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 3018.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 557mg 12% DV
Cholesterol 651.8mg 100% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 122mcg 14% DV
Vitamin C 0.3mg
Vitamin D 2.6mcg 13% DV
Calcium 1615mg 100% DV
Iron 8mg 44% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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