up a little space in the kitchen. these are wonderfully delicious with or without the cherries, so make them either way. truth be told, i ate three in one sitting.
in a small sauce pan, combine dried cherries and brandy and bring mixture to a simmer over medium heat. allow the cherries to soak in the majority of the brandy. remove from the heat and allow to cool. drain away any remaining brandy and set the cherries aside to cool. move onto the muffins.
in a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cocoa powder, and sugar until evenly combined. set aside.
in a small bowl, whisk together egg, 