Save A playful, colorful muffin bursting with cherry flavor and studded with rainbow sprinkles. These moist, cake-like treats are made with cherry soda for extra fluffiness and a hint of nostalgia.
I first made these Funfetti Cherry Soda Cookie Muffins for a birthday brunch and they were a huge hit. The colorful sprinkles made everyone smile and the cherry flavor brought back childhood memories.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups (250 g)
- Baking powder: 1 tsp
- Baking soda: 1/2 tsp
- Salt: 1/4 tsp
- Unsalted butter: 1/2 cup (115 g), melted and slightly cooled
- Granulated sugar: 3/4 cup (150 g)
- Large eggs: 2, room temperature
- Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
- Cherry soda: 1/2 cup (120 ml), regular, not diet
- Sour cream or plain yogurt: 1/2 cup (120 ml)
- Rainbow sprinkles: 1/2 cup (90 g), jimmies style
- White chocolate chips (optional): 1/2 cup (85 g)
- Maraschino cherries: 1/2 cup (75 g), chopped and patted dry
Instructions
- Prepare Muffin Tin:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk melted butter and sugar until combined. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
- Combine Wet Ingredients:
- Stir in sour cream and cherry soda until smooth.
- Combine Mixtures:
- Gently fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Add-Ins:
- Fold in sprinkles, chopped maraschino cherries, and white chocolate chips (if using).
- Fill Muffin Tin:
- Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Bake:
- Bake for 16–18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool:
- Cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer muffins to a wire rack to cool completely.
Save My kids love helping add the sprinkles to each muffin and watching them puff up in the oven. These muffins have become a family favorite for celebrations and lazy Sunday mornings.
Required Tools
12-cup muffin tin, mixing bowls (medium & large), whisk, silicone spatula, measuring cups and spoons, wire rack
Allergen Information
Contains wheat, eggs, dairy. May contain soy, artificial colors, and sulfites depending on ingredient brands. Check labels if you have allergies.
Nutritional Information
Per muffin: Calories 245, Total Fat 10 g, Carbohydrates 36 g, Protein 3 g
Save Bring a splash of color and cherry fun to your next gathering with these delightful muffins. Enjoy them fresh, or store sealed for up to three days.
Recipe FAQ
- → Can I substitute sour cream with yogurt?
Yes, plain yogurt or Greek yogurt can be swapped for sour cream for a tangy, tender crumb in the muffins.
- → Should I use diet cherry soda?
Regular cherry soda works best for flavor and texture; diet versions may affect the rise and taste.
- → How can I enhance the cherry flavor?
Adding a touch of almond extract amplifies cherry notes for more pronounced flavor in each muffin.
- → Are white chocolate chips necessary?
White chocolate chips are optional—they add creamy sweetness but can be omitted for a simpler muffin.
- → How do I prevent sprinkles from bleeding?
Use jimmies-style sprinkles, not nonpareils, as they hold color and texture better during baking.