Eggnog Muffins

Add some holiday cheer to your mornings with eggnog muffins. The glazed muffins are light, fluffy, and bursting with eggnog flavor. They're quick, easy, and perfect for a holiday breakfast or brunch.

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• Eggnog Muffin Recipe
• Why You'll Love This Holiday Treat
• Main Ingredients
• How To Make Eggnog Muffins
• Storage Recommendations
• Tips and Tricks
• FAQs
• More Recipes Using Eggnog
• Recipe

Eggnog Muffin Recipe

When the holiday season arrives, I can't wait to crack open that first carton of eggnog! I have to say, I love baking with this festive drink even more than actually drinking it! A few of my favorite ways to use it are eggnog bundt cake and eggnog brownies.

These eggnog muffins have recently become one of my favorite holiday breakfast recipes. Seriously, they're everything you didn't know you wanted! Soft, fluffy, and full of cozy vibes, they make the perfect snack for winter.

Each is packed with delicious, spiced flavor and drizzled with a sweet eggnog glaze that takes them to the next level. Seriously, you're going to love these!

Why You'll Love This Holiday Treat

• Holiday Flavor in Every Bite: Their rich and creamy eggnog taste, with a touch of nutmeg, makes them a great holiday treat.
• Great for Any Occasion: These fluffy muffins are perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas morning. They also make a tasty late-night snack or a great treat for a holiday potluck.
• Simple to Make: No need for fancy ingredients or complicated steps. If you've got leftover eggnog in the fridge, you're already halfway there!

Main Ingredients

You can easily bake a batch of eggnog muffins in your oven. The batter consists of just a few simple ingredients.

• Butter: We use unsalted butter in most of our recipes, which allows you to control the amount of salt you add.
• Brown Sugar: Sweetens and moistens the batter.
• Large Eggs: Add moisture and then bind the ingredients together.
• Sour Cream: Gives the muffins a soft and moist texture.
• All-Purpose Flour: Adds structure to the batter.
• Leavening Agents: A combination of baking powder and baking soda helps lift baked goods as they cook.
• Cornstarch: Gives baked goods a lighter, more tender texture.
• Extras: Adding rum extract plus ground nutmeg adds a more robust eggnog flavor to the batter.
• Eggnog: A rich, full-fat eggnog will provide the best flavor for this recipe. My favorite store-bought eggnog is Southern Comfort; it's thick, creamy, and delicious. Alternatively, you can use your favorite homemade eggnog.

How To Make Eggnog Muffins

These yummy eggnog muffins are easy to make and so worth it. The soft texture and sweet glaze combo are everything you want in a holiday breakfast treat.

1. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, sugar, and extracts until light and creamy. Add the eggs and sour cream, and then mix again.
2. Whisk together the dry ingredients in a separate bowl. Slowly mix them into the wet ingredients with the eggnog.
3. Spoon batter into the greased muffin cups. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean. Remove and cool on a wire rack.
4. In a small bowl, stir together powdered sugar, eggnog, and a pinch of nutmeg. Dip or spread the glaze on the cooled muffins, and then let it set.

Storage Recommendations

On the Counter: Store leftover muffins in a loosely covered container on the counter at room temperature for 2-3 days. After a day or two, the glaze will begin to soak into the tops of the muffins.

In the Freezer - Place the muffins on a tray. Flash freeze for 30 minutes, then place them in a freezer safe bag or container. Freeze for 1-2 months.

BruCrew Tip: Do not add the eggnog icing if you plan to freeze these muffins. Instead, add it on top after they are thawed.

Tips and Tricks

• For the most decadent flavor and moist texture, use a full-fat eggnog.
• Don't overmix the batter. Stir just until everything is combined to keep your muffins light and fluffy.
• Spray your muffin tins with baking spray with flour. Make sure to wipe out any excess spray on the sides. The muffin batter must be able to "grab onto" the sides of the pan. You can also use paper liners.
• A large spoon or cookie scoop is the easiest way to fill your muffin tins evenly.
• Let the muffins cool before adding the glaze so it doesn't melt into a puddle.
• Serve the muffins with hot cocoa or coffee topped with eggnog whipped cream.

FAQs

More Recipes Using Eggnog

• Eggnog Pie
• Eggnog Bread
• Frosted Eggnog Cinnamon Rolls
• Eggnog Cupcakes
• Easy Eggnog Coffee Cake
• Eggnog Trifle
• Glazed Eggnog Scones

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This post was first published in December 2011. It was updated and then republished in November 2024.