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Eggnog Muffins Recipe

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These Eggnog Muffins are a festive and delicious treat perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy mornings. Moist and flavorful, these muffins incorporate rich eggnog and warming spices, topped with a sweet eggnog glaze that sets beautifully for a delightful finish.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 3 cups flour (360 grams)
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Wet Ingredients

  • 12 Tablespoons butter (softened)
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup eggnog (full fat)

Glaze

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/3 cup eggnog

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners to prepare for baking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground nutmeg. Set this mixture aside for later use.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: Using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the softened butter on medium-high speed until creamy, scraping down the bowl as needed. Add the sugar and continue beating until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  4. Add Vanilla and Eggs: Incorporate the vanilla extract and add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition until the batter is smooth.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add about a quarter of the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until combined. Then mix in a few tablespoons of eggnog. Alternate adding the flour mixture and eggnog, ending with the flour. The batter will be thick and well combined.
  6. Fill Muffin Liners: Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin liners, filling them nearly to the top to ensure a nice dome while baking.
  7. Bake Muffins: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  8. Prepare Glaze: In a small bowl, mix the powdered sugar, nutmeg, and about half of the eggnog until smooth. Slowly add the remaining eggnog to achieve your desired glaze consistency.
  9. Glaze Muffins: Dip the cooled muffins into the eggnog glaze, or spread the glaze over the muffins using a small offset spatula. Allow the glaze to firm up for about 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Use full-fat eggnog for the best flavor and moisture in the muffins.
  • Make sure the butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming.
  • To check doneness, test muffins with a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean.
  • The glaze can be adjusted in thickness by adding more or less eggnog depending on preference.
  • For added texture, consider folding in chopped nuts or raisins before baking.
  • Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.

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