Cherry Chocolate Chip Muffins

1 C. Flour
1/3 C. Sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 egg
1/3 C. milk
1/4 C. Canola oil
1 tsp. almond extract
1/2 C. halved maraschino cherries
1/2 C. semisweet chocolate chips

In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl whisk the egg milk, oil, and extract. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the cherries and chocolate chips. Fill paper lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Yield 6 muffins.