Eggnog is made with milk, cream, sugar, eggs and a sprinkling of nutmeg or cinnamon. It can be alcoholic, thanks to the addition of brandy, rum, or bourbon, or non-alcoholic (which is typically sold at supermarkets). It seems that most have a love/hate relationship with eggnog – no in-between. We are team eggnog and don’t think the holiday season is complete without it. If you’re like us, we’ve found 16 eggnog recipes to get you into the Christmas spirit.
“Soft, thick, and lusciously buttery cookies infused with the richness of eggnog! Sure to please everyone at your next holiday cookie exchange!” – Jillian
“Eggnog cookies topped with sweet and creamy eggnog flavored buttercream icing are the perfect treats for Santa on Christmas Eve.” – Lisa
“If you love eggnog around this time of year you are going to love, love, LOVE this cake. Not only is it festive and scrumptious but it is beyond easy to make.” – Des
“Eggnog Cheesecake with Gingersnap Crust is thick, rich, creamy, and full of classic eggnog flavor! It features the traditional warm spice flavors of the holidays.” – Leigh
“This Eggnog Fudge is perfect for Christmastime — It has a smooth and creamy texture, with white chocolate and a mild eggnog flavor everyone is sure to enjoy!” – Michaela
“What do you do when you find the first eggnog container of the season, well you make an eggnog cake of course! The delicious flavor of eggnog is packed into this simple, yet easy-to-make, egg nog cake. This holiday cake recipe is a must make for eggnog fans.” – Christi
“Soft and fluffy Eggnog Pancakes will make a beautiful, bright, and sunny breakfast on cold winter days. These pancakes are made with eggnog right in the batter and spiced up with nutmeg. Top off the pancakes with some easy Eggnog Sauce that can be made with or without rum.” – Lyuba
“This sweet and creamy Homemade Eggnog Pudding is the best way to use up any extra eggnog from your holiday celebration! Top it off with sweetened whipped cream and sugared cranberries for a yummy and festive holiday treat!” – Dedra
“Two times the eggnog makes these Eggnog Sugar Cookie Bars the perfect sweet treat for the eggnog lover in your life. Plus, bar cookies are so much easier to make than regular sugar cookies making them perfect for these next few busy weeks.” – Jocelyn
“If you are a big fan of Eggnog during the holidays like I am you are not going to want to miss out on these Eggnog Truffles. Not only are they easy but incredibly tasty too!” – Jody
“These Eggnog Cookies are pack the flavor of the holiday and Christmas season in a few tasty bites!” – Michael
“Eggnog Donuts have that delicious flavor that is so loved this time of year! These donuts couldn’t be any easier to make.” – Mandy
“These Eggnog Puppy Chow aka Muddy Buddies celebrate the unique flavour of Eggnog with a favourite treat. They store well for up to a week but I doubt they will last that long! These are perfect for Holiday Parties or just a homemade treat around the fireplace.” – Elizabeth
“I couldn’t think of a better holiday cupcake than a golden yellow Eggnog Cupcake spiked with rum and topped with a creamy eggnog buttercream.” – Julianne
“If you’re a fan of eggnog, then you’re going to love this Easy Eggnog Pound Cake. It’s so simple, you’ll be baking batches of it for your friends and family this holiday season.” – Danelle
“This no bake chocolate eggnog cream pie has a sweet and crunchy Oreo crust, a creamy eggnog custard layer, and a layer of sweet chocolate whipped cream. It’s the perfect end to your Christmas dinner!” – Kelsie