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Eggnog Muffins

These Eggnog Muffins are a delightful holiday treat, perfectly infused with classic flavors of nutmeg and cinnamon, topped with a crunchy streusel and a sweet glaze.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 24 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Use a good quality brand like King Arthur Flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar I recommend organic for a richer taste
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup eggnog Room temperature, homemade if you feel adventurous!
  • 2 large eggs Room temperature
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter Melted and cooled slightly
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Using pure extract enhances the flavor
For the Streusel Topping
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar Packed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter Melted
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons eggnog Adjust for desired consistency

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Line a standard muffin tin with paper liners.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg.
  4. In a separate large bowl, whisk together the eggnog, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
  5. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
  6. Evenly distribute the batter into each lined muffin tin cup, filling them about 3/4 full.
  7. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt for the streusel, then mix in the melted butter until crumbly.
  8. Sprinkle about a tablespoon of the streusel topping over each muffin.
Baking
  1. Bake for 22-24 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
  2. Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Glazing
  1. Whisk together confectioners' sugar and 2 tablespoons of eggnog until smooth.
  2. Once the muffins are completely cool, drizzle the glaze over each muffin.

Notes

Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week. They freeze beautifully for up to 3 months.