Festive Eggnog Christmas Muffins (Print Version)
Spiced muffins blend eggnog and holiday cookies, ideal for winter celebrations or cozy moments.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
→ Wet Ingredients
08 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
09 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
10 - 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
11 - 2 large eggs
12 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
13 - 1 cup eggnog
→ Cookie Crumble Topping
14 - 1/2 cup crushed holiday cookies (shortbread, sugar cookies, or gingerbread)
15 - 2 tablespoons melted butter
16 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
17 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
→ Optional Glaze
18 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
19 - 1–2 tablespoons eggnog
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease each cup.
02 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
03 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy using an electric mixer, about 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, blending well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract until combined.
05 - Gradually add dry mixture to wet ingredients, alternating with eggnog and beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just incorporated; do not overmix.
06 - Divide batter evenly among prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
07 - For the topping, combine crushed holiday cookies, melted butter, granulated sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Sprinkle mixture over each muffin before baking.
08 - Bake for 20 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
09 - Let muffins cool in tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10 - To make the glaze, whisk powdered sugar with 1 to 2 tablespoons eggnog until smooth. Drizzle over cooled muffins if desired.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Warm holiday spices and creamy eggnog flavor in every bite
- Cookie crumble topping adds festive crunch and sweetness
02 -
- These muffins contain wheat, eggs, and dairy ingredients
- You can freeze the baked muffins for up to 2 months with no loss of flavor
03 -
- Switch the cookie crumble topping with spiced shortbread for extra flavor
- Let muffins cool fully before drizzling with glaze to prevent melting