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    Eggnog Muffins

    Published: Jan 30, 2023

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    These eggnog muffins are a little bit of effort - there's a pecan streusel topping AND glaze involved! - but so worth it! Amazing flavour & texture!

    A plate of eggnog muffins, with pecan streusel and drizzled glaze.

    Towards the end of the Christmas holiday season, we found ourselves with an abundance of eggnog, a looming expiry date, and a dearth of Christmas breakfast recipes on this site.

    I guess you can say that this recipe was developed as a matter of efficiency!

    That feels like it downplays what a fantastic holiday muffin recipe this is. Beyond efficiency, it was designed with indulgence in mind.

    I had asked my husband if he wanted a basic eggnog muffin, one with streusel, or one with frosting... and his was response was “why not both?”

    And so, these eggnog streusel muffins with eggnog glaze were born!

    These started out as a similar recipe to my Nutmeg Coffee Cake Muffins, just adjusted for seasonality.

    I love the combination of eggnog and nuts - either walnuts or pecans - and we happened to have more pecans on hand when I designed this recipe.

    Walnuts would also be lovely, so go with what you have, or what you prefer!

    These eggnog muffins may be more on the more extreme end of muffins I make - appearance, effort, and calorically speaking - but they’re really not THAT much effort.

    The few extra minutes it takes to make the pecan streusel and eggnog icing are well worth the effort, IMHO!

    As my husband says, “They are ADDICTIVE!”

    Anyway, let’s get to it...

    A plate of eggnog muffins, with pecan streusel and drizzled glaze.

    Ingredients

    The ingredient list for these muffins may look long, but mostly it’s the same few items used in more than one section of the recipe.

    Eggnog in the muffins and the glaze, flour in the muffins and the streusel, etc.

    They’re all simple ingredients though, and you’re likely to have the on hand. If not, they’ll be easy to find in any grocery store.

    You will need:

    Eggnog
    All-Purpose Flour
    Light Brown Sugar
    Confectioners Sugar / Icing Sugar / Powdered Sugar
    Chopped Pecans
    Unsalted Butter
    Large Eggs
    Rum Extract
    Baking Powder
    Ground Nutmeg
    Salt

    The only real notes I have for you are that you can use whatever eggnog you like - traditional eggnog, light eggnog, even one of the plant based eggnogs.

    Most recently we made this with an oatnog, it was lovely!

    A plate of egg nog muffins, with pecan streusel and drizzled glaze.

    How to Make Eggnog Muffins

    The full recipe is in the recipe card at the end of this post, here is a pictorial walk through.

    Pecan-Streusel Topping

    In a small bowl, mix together flour, pecans, brown sugar, and nutmeg.

    Use a pastry cutter or two forks to cut in 2 tablespoons butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.

    A 4 part image showing the pecan streusel being mixed together in a small bowl.

    Eggnog Muffins

    Preheat oven to 375 F. Line 12 muffin cups with liners, or spray with baking spray.

    In a large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.

    In another bowl, combine eggs, eggnog, and rum extract. Add egg mixture all at once to the flour mixture.

    A 5 part image showing the bowl of dry ingredients being mixed, the wet ingredients being mixed, and the wet poured into the dry.

    Stir just until moistened (batter should be lumpy.)

    A 2 part image showing the muffin batter being mixed.

    Divide batter between 12 prepared muffin cups, filling each to almost full.

    Sprinkle streusel topping over muffin batter in cups.

    A 2 part image showing the filled muffin cups, before and after being topped with streusel.

    Bake in a 375 degree F oven for 18 to 20 minutes or until golden and a wooden toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean.

    A 2 part image showing a clean butter knife being held above the muffins, and the whole pan of baked muffins.

    Cool in muffin cups on a wire rack for 5 minutes, while you make the glaze:

    Eggnog Glaze

    Whisk together the butter, 1 tablespoon of eggnog, and nutmeg until smooth.

    Add about half the powdered sugar, a little at a time.

    Once half of the powdered sugar is incorporated, add remaining eggnog, whisking until smooth.

    Add remaining powdered sugar, whisking until smooth. You want it VERY thick, but you can add extra water if you need.

    An 8 part image showing the eggnog glaze being mixed,

    Remove muffins from muffin cups; drizzle with glaze, and serve warm!

    A 2 part image showing the glaze being put in a piping bag and drizzled over the eggnog muffins.

    Note: For a thin drizzle as pictured, heat the glaze in the microwave for about 20 seconds and whisk well.

    You'll want to drizzle this immediately, while it's still warmed.

    12 eggnog muffins with eggnog glaze drizzled over them.

    Once cooled to room temperature, leftover muffins can be stored in an airtight container or ziplock bags in the fridge until you’re ready to eat them.

    Best served room temperature or warmer.

    A plate of eggnog muffins, with pecan streusel and drizzled glaze.

    More Christmas Treats

    Looking for more inspiration for your holiday goodies tray? Breakfast, sweet snack or dessert, here are a delicious recipes for you!

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    Easy Gingerbread Muffins
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    Eggnog Sticky Buns
    Festive Easy Fudge
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    Gingerbread Scones
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    A plate of egg nog muffins, with pecan streusel and drizzled glaze.

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    A plate of egg nog muffins, with pecan streusel and drizzled glaze.

    A plate of egg nog muffins, with pecan streusel and drizzled glaze.
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    Eggnog Muffins

    These eggnog muffins are a little bit of effort - there's a pecan streusel topping AND glaze involved! - but so worth it! Amazing flavour & texture!
    Prep Time20 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Total Time40 mins
    Course: Breakfast, brunch
    Cuisine: Holiday
    Servings: 12 Muffins
    Calories: 260kcal
    Author: Marie Porter

    Equipment

    Muffin Tin
    Cupcake Liners Optional

    Ingredients

    Pecan-Streusel Topping

    • 2 tablespoon All-Purpose Flour
    • 2 tablespoon Finely Chopped Pecans
    • ¼ cup Brown Sugar
    • ⅛ teaspoon Nutmeg
    • 2 tablespoon Butter chopped

    Eggnog Muffins

    • 2-½ cups All-Purpose Flour
    • ½ cup Brown Sugar packed
    • 2 tsp. Baking Powder
    • ½ teaspoon Nutmeg
    • ¾ teaspoon Salt
    • 2 Large Eggs lightly beaten
    • 1 ½ cup Eggnog
    • 1 tsp. Rum Extract

    Eggnog Glaze

    • 2 tablespoon Butter softened
    • 3 tablespoon Eggnog
    • ⅛ teaspoon Nutmeg
    • 2 cups Confectioners / Icing / Powdered Sugar

    Instructions

    Pecan-Streusel Topping:

    • In a small bowl, mix together flour, pecans, brown sugar, and nutmeg.
    • Use a pastry cutter or two forks to cut in 2 tablespoons butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.

    Eggnog Muffins:

    • Preheat oven to 375 F. Line 12 muffin cups with liners, or spray with baking spray.
    • In a large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
    • In another bowl, combine eggs, eggnog, and rum extract. Add egg mixture all at once to the flour mixture. Stir just until moistened (batter should be lumpy.)
    • Divide batter between 12 prepared muffin cups, filling each to almost full. Sprinkle streusel topping over muffin batter in cups.
    • Bake in a 375 degree F oven for 18 to 20 minutes or until golden and a wooden toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean.
    • Cool in muffin cups on a wire rack for 5 minutes, while you make the glaze:

    Eggnog Glaze

    • Whisk together the butter, 1 tablespoon of eggnog, and nutmeg until smooth.
    • Add about half the powdered sugar, a little at a time.
    • Once half of the powdered sugar is incorporated, add remaining eggnog, whisking until smooth.
    • Add remaining powdered sugar, whisking until smooth. You want it VERY thick, but you can add extra water if you need.
    • Remove muffins from muffin cups; drizzle with glaze, and serve warm!

    Notes

    For a thin drizzle as pictured, heat the glaze in the microwave for about 20 seconds and whisk well.
    You'll want to drizzle this immediately, while it's still warmed.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 296mg | Potassium: 108mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 230IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 114mg | Iron: 1mg

    A plate of eggnog muffins, with pecan streusel and drizzled glaze.

    A plate of eggnog muffins, with pecan streusel and drizzled glaze.

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