I am not an eggnog fan. But these Spiced Eggnog Muffins with Streusel Topping absolutely thrill me!
Growing up, a carton of eggnog could always be found in the refrigerator during the holidays. I remember Mom, who is especially fond of nutmeg, giving herself rationed permission to indulge in this annual tradition.
But my avoidance of eggnog isn’t about the fat and cholesterol that Mom was concerned with. It all comes down to texture for me. It’s just a little too thick for me to drink straight-up. But I do like the flavor. Alot. So eggnog makes the perfect baking ingredient for me during the holidays!
These eggnog muffins come together quickly, and would make your Christmas morning breakfast ever so fantastic. Our girls LOVE them. The muffins are extra moist and dense and flavorful from the eggnog. And then a crunchy little streusel, flecked with a bit more nutmeg, caps it all off. Streusel topping is my muffin joy. Merry, merry, merry to you and you and YOU!
Ingredients
- 2-1/4 c. all-purpose flour
- 1 c. sugar
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
- pinch ground cloves
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 c. eggnog
- 1/2 c. unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 1/3 c. all-purpose flour
- 1/3 c. sugar
- 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp. kosher salt
- 2 T. butter, at room temperature
Preparation
Preheat oven to 375°. Line 12 regular size muffin cups with paper liners and set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Make a well in the center of flour mixture and set aside.
In another medium bowl, combine eggs, eggnog, butter, and vanilla. Add mixture all at once to flour mixture. Stir just until moistened. Batter will be a bit lumpy. Divide batter between prepared muffin cups.
In a small bowl, combine flour, sugar, nutmeg, and salt. Using a rigid pastry blender or fork, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle topping over muffin batter.
Bake for about 18 minutes, or until golden and a wooden toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Remove from pan and serve warm.
Source
Adapted from Midwest Living magazine, December 2008, originally from the Washington House Inn in Cedarburg, WI.
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I think I might have to try eggnog if they were in a delectable muffin! Great job!
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I’m not a huge fan of actually drinking eggnog either, but I love how it smells and it adds an added yum-factor to sweet treats, so I certainly know where you’re coming from. Delicious recipe, I love the streusel topping!!
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oh these definitely thrill me! I looove eggnog! yum!
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I’m with you on the texture of eggnog…if I may be frank, snot. It’s too thick. But yes for backing fabulous! These muffins look so good ; )
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Brenda these look so festive and filling
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I LOVE eggnog, but can never finish a whole glass–too rich! I bet these are just perfect.
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I have never tried eggnog. But everyone keeps posting eggnog recipes that look so dang good, so I have promised myself to try a little bit this season. Hopefully I like the flavor because I have about 500 eggnog recipes I want to try
These little muffins are absolutely adorable too!
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I have never been an eggnog fan but you have convinced me to try it in sweets! Love it.
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I love eggnog in baked goods!
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I just love these! I also love the flavour of eggnog but could never get past the texture to drink it – yeuch! These muffins look perfect, I am such a sucker for streusel topping
If it’s an amazing muffin, I don’t even care what’s in them and these look amaaaazing!
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Not an egg nog fan either but I trust you on these muffins. Besides, who can resist anything with a streusel topping?!
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I love a streusel topped muffin!
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I adore the look of these! I like eggnog, but I totally understand why people don’t like it. Love the streusel on these too!
Wish we had these muffins for breakfast today!
I think your recipe is missing the amount of butter in the streusel. I have the batter in my tins. I’ll have to wing it.
My apologies, Jenn. I’ve added the 2 tablespoons butter to the recipe. Thank you for letting me know – hope you liked them!
OMG I bet these are amazing! I adore eggnog, these sound and look so good!
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This recipe looks amazing Brenda… I must try it this week. Your photography is absolutely breath taking!
Love that streusel topping!
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This combines my two favorite things – eggnog and breakfast. Well, I can take or leave the breakfast part. Love this recipe and can’t wait to create a vegan version for the family!
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Hi, Brenda! I always see your blog name pop up in a common Pinterest group that we share! As soon as I saw these eggnog muffins, I knew I have to try them! I’ve never had eggnog before, much less bake with them! So, tonight, I’m going to try my hand at these. My husband has a christmas brunch potluck at the hospital he works at. Guess what they’re having for breakfast? These eggnog muffins! Will let you know how they turn out…
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Lovely! I hope you liked them, too!
I love drinking hot egg nog but not cold. I made these muffins to take home for Christmas and they turned out great! My dad does not like egg nog but liked these muffins. My mom decided not to tell him they had egg nog in them
. Thanks for a great recipe! I will definitely make these again next year.
I’m so glad that you (and your dad!) liked these. Thanks for coming back to let me know!