Festive Eggnog Christmas Muffins (Printable)
Spiced, eggnog-infused muffins with cookie crumble topping for festive winter enjoyment.
# 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 such as 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 to 2 tablespoons eggnog
# Cooking Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease each cavity.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
03 - In a large bowl, use an electric mixer or whisk to beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until mixture is light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Blend in vanilla extract.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating additions with eggnog and beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until incorporated, avoiding overmixing.
06 - Evenly divide batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup approximately three-quarters full.
07 - In a small bowl, mix crushed cookies, melted butter, granulated sugar, and cinnamon until combined. Distribute crumble evenly over the tops of each muffin.
08 - Bake for 20 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.
09 - Allow muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10 - Combine powdered sugar and eggnog in a bowl, whisking until smooth. Drizzle glaze over cooled muffins as desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Rich eggnog flavor combined with classic holiday spices
- Perfect for seasonal gatherings or gifting to loved ones
02 -
- These muffins freeze well for up to 2 months if wrapped tightly.
- For maximum flavor, use freshly grated nutmeg and premium eggnog.
03 -
- Do not overmix the batter to ensure tender muffins.
- Substitute spiced cookies or gingerbread for a stronger holiday flavor in the crumble topping.