Good-Cooking - Cherry Almond Muffins

Ingredients

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine softened
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup chopped almonds
• 1 jar maraschino cherries chopped and drained