Eggnog Muffins with Eggnog Glaze

These muffins bring the creamy, spiced flavor of eggnog into a soft, fluffy treat. The eggnog glaze makes them even more irresistible!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Festive Flavor: The classic taste of eggnog is in every bite. (and smells so good while baking)
Easy to Make: Simple ingredients and straightforward steps make these muffins a breeze to whip up.
Perfect for Breakfast or Dessert: Enjoy them with a cup of coffee in the morning or as a sweet treat.
Kid-Friendly: A fun and tasty way to introduce kids to the flavors of eggnog.

Ingredients

For the Muffins:

• 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup Hiland Dairy Eggnog
• 1 stick (½ cup) butter, melted and cooled slightly
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Streusel Topping:

• ⅓ cup flour
• ⅓ cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons cold butter

For the Eggnog Glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• ¼ cup Hiland Dairy Eggnog

How to Make Eggnog Muffins

1. Preheat & Prep: Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners. (Makes 12 muffins).
2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, add the 2 ¼ cup flour, 1 cup sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon nutmeg and whisk together. Set aside.
3. Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the 2 eggs, 1 cup Hiland Eggnog, 1 stick melted butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Whisk together until combined. Add the flour mixture to the eggnog mixture and mix by hand just until combined and you cannot see any more flour streaks. Scoop the muffin batter into the liners about ¾ full.
4. Make the Streusel: In a small bowl, combine the ⅓ cup flour, ⅓ cup sugar and 1 teaspoon nutmeg. Add the 2 tablespoons of cold butter and use your hands to mix the butter into the flour mixture. It needs to end up being the consistency of gravel.
5. Top & Bake: Generously sprinkle the streusel mixture evenly over all the muffins. Bake at 375°F for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Make the Glaze: While the muffins are baking, make the Eggnog glaze. In a small bowl, add the 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon nutmeg, 1 teaspoon vanilla and ¼ cup Hiland Eggnog. Whisk together until smooth, set aside.
7. Glaze & Enjoy: Remove the muffins from the oven and let cool for about 15 minutes. Drizzle the Eggnog glaze over each muffin and enjoy!

Tips for the Best Eggnog Muffins

• Use Full-Fat Eggnog: For the richest flavor, opt for full-fat eggnog. Hiland Dairy has the best, most flavorful Eggnog.
• Don’t Overmix: Overmixing the batter can lead to dense muffins.
• Adjust the Glaze Consistency: Add more eggnog for a thinner glaze or more powdered sugar for a thicker glaze.

Storage and Freezing Instructions

• Store: Keep muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
• Freeze: Wrap muffins individually in plastic wrap and store them in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

More Eggnog Treats to Try

• Eggnog Bread Pudding
• Eggnog Cinnamon Rolls
• Eggnog Lemon Pound Cake
• Eggnog Waffles

And if you’re interested in creating more deliciousness with Hiland Dairy products, be sure to check out Hiland Dairy’s recipes too (including some created by yours truly!).