Active Time

　　25 min

　　Total Time

　　1 hr

　　

Ingredients

Makes 12 muffins

　　3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter

　　5 ounces bittersweet chocolate (not extra-bitter), coarsely chopped

　　1 cup whole milk

　　2 large eggs

　　1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour

　　1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

　　1/3 cup packed brown sugar

　　1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

　　1/2 teaspoon baking soda

　　1/2 teaspoon salt

　　1 cup dried sour cherries (4 ounces)

　　

Step 1

Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 400°F.

　　

Step 2

Heat butter and half of chocolate in milk in a 2-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until just melted. Remove from heat. Cool 15 minutes. Add eggs and whisk until smooth.

　　

Step 3

Whisk together flour, cocoa, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl until combined well. Add chocolate mixture and stir until just combined. Stir in remaining chocolate and cherries.

　　

Step 4

Divide among 12 greased (1/2-cup) muffin cups. Bake until a tester comes out clean, 14 to 18 minutes. Cool in pan on a rack 5 to 10 minutes.