Festive Cherry-Pecan Mini Muffins
These Festive Cherry-Pecan Mini Muffins are the perfect bite-sized treat to brighten up your holiday celebrations! They combine the rich flavors of butter, sugar, and finely chopped pecans with the sweet tang of maraschino cherries. Ideal for sharing at gatherings or enjoying with your afternoon tea, these mini muffins are both delicious and delightful. With a light texture and a sweet finish dusted in powdered sugar, they are sure to become a cherished favorite during the holiday season.
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Servings
75
Calories
10
Ingredients
Ingredients
butter
1/4 cup (softened)
granulated sugar
1/2 cup (not prepared)
brown sugar
1/2 cup (packed)
eggs
2 (separated)
maraschino cherry juice
1 tablespoon (not prepared)
all-purpose flour
1 cup (not prepared)
baking powder
1/4 teaspoon (not prepared)
maraschino cherries
24 (whole)
pecans
1 cup (finely chopped)
powdered sugar
to taste (for rolling)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease mini muffin tins.
2
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
3
Add the beaten egg yolks and maraschino cherry juice to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing well.
4
Gradually incorporate the flour and baking powder, stirring until just combined.
5
In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the egg whites into the muffin batter, being careful to retain the lightness.
6
Sprinkle the bottom of each mini muffin cup with chopped pecans.
7
Spoon 1 teaspoon of the batter into each muffin cup, then place a maraschino cherry on top.
8
Follow with another teaspoon of batter to cover the cherry and sprinkle the tops with additional chopped pecans.
9
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes or until lightly golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
10
Once baked, carefully remove the muffins from the tins and let them cool slightly. Roll them in powdered sugar while they are still warm for a sweet finish.
11
Serve warm or at room temperature, and enjoy your delightful mini muffins!
Nutrition Information
3.75g
Fat
10g
Carbs
1.25g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Festive Cherry-Pecan Mini Muffins?
They are bite-sized treats combining butter, sugar, and pecans with maraschino cherries, often served during the holiday season.
What temperature should the oven be set to?
The oven should be preheated to 350°F (175°C).
How long do these mini muffins need to bake?
They should bake for approximately 10 minutes until lightly golden.
What kind of nuts are used in this recipe?
The recipe calls for one cup of finely chopped pecans.
How do I prepare the eggs for the batter?
The eggs must be separated; yolks are beaten and added to the mixture, while whites are beaten to stiff peaks and folded in.
Is cherry juice used in the recipe?
Yes, one tablespoon of maraschino cherry juice is added to the butter-sugar mixture.
How do I ensure the muffins have a light texture?
A light texture is achieved by beating the egg whites until stiff and gently folding them into the batter.
How do I assemble the muffins in the tin?
Sprinkle pecans in the bottom, add a teaspoon of batter, place a cherry, and cover with another teaspoon of batter and more pecans.
Do the muffin tins need to be greased?
Yes, you should grease the mini muffin tins before adding the ingredients.
What types of sugar are used in the batter?
The batter uses 1/2 cup of granulated sugar and 1/2 cup of packed brown sugar.
When should I apply the powdered sugar?
Roll the muffins in powdered sugar while they are still warm after baking.
What size muffin tin is required?
This recipe is specifically designed for mini muffin tins.
How many maraschino cherries are needed?
You will need 24 whole maraschino cherries for this recipe.
How many calories are in one mini muffin?
Each mini muffin contains approximately 75 calories.
What is the fat content per serving?
Each muffin contains 3.75g of fat.
How many carbohydrates are in each muffin?
Each muffin contains 10g of carbohydrates.
What is the protein content per muffin?
There is 1.25g of protein in each serving.
Should these be served warm?
They can be served warm or at room temperature.
How many total ingredients are used?
There are 10 ingredients required for this recipe.
What type of flour is used?
The recipe uses 1 cup of all-purpose flour.
Does this recipe use baking soda or baking powder?
The recipe uses 1/4 teaspoon of baking powder.
How should the butter be prepared?
The 1/4 cup of butter should be softened before creaming with the sugar.
Are these muffins good for parties?
Yes, they are ideal for holiday gatherings, tea parties, and as festive treats.
How do I check if the muffins are done?
They are done when they are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
When are the egg yolks added to the mix?
Add the beaten egg yolks after creaming the butter and sugars together.
How should the pecans be prepared for the muffin bottoms?
The pecans should be finely chopped before being sprinkled into the muffin cups.
What is the first step of the recipe?
The first step is to preheat your oven to 350°F and grease the mini muffin tins.
How much batter goes into each muffin cup total?
Each cup receives roughly 2 teaspoons of batter along with a whole cherry.
Can I eat these with tea?
Yes, these mini muffins are excellent when enjoyed with afternoon tea.
What is the final step after rolling in sugar?
The final step is to serve them warm or at room temperature and enjoy.