Coconut Cherry Muffins (New & Improved)

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 180C/375F/gas4, lightly grease rims of muffin tin and line with 6 paper cases.
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   Chop cherries into pieces and set aside.
3. 3
   Into a large mixing bowl sift flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. 4
   Sift coconut milk powder in, mix through and follow with sugar, mix again.
5. 5
   Sprinkle in approx 1/4 cup of the sweetened coconut, distribute through then make a well in the centre.
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   In a microwave safe measuring jug, gently heat butter until melted.
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   Add oil, milk and extracts.
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   Stir to combine.
9. 9
   In a small dish lightly whisk egg.
10. 10
    Remove 2 tablespoons and whisk into milk etc .
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    Pour contents of jug into dry ingredients and fold together with a light hand.
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    As batter starts to come together fold in remaining 1/4 cup coconut and cherries.
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    Spoon batter into muffin cups filling 3/4 full and sprinkle tops with remaining 2 tablespoons of sweetened coconut.
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    Bake in the centre of oven for 20-22 minutes.
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    NB If you like your muffins large, fill just 5 muffin cups and bake for 25-28 minutes (This recipe also works equally well if doubled.
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