Eggnog Muffins
These cake-like Eggnog Muffins are perfect to use up any leftover eggnog. Or just buy some more...they're worth it!
Servings: 12 muffins
Ingredients
For the Batter
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour , spoon and leveled
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup eggnog
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter , melted and cooled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon dark rum
For the Streusel Topping
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons very cold unsalted butter , cut into cubes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a muffin tin with paper liners; set aside.
- In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and nutmeg until combined.
- In a larger bowl, whisk together eggs, eggnog, butter, vanilla, and rum. Add flour mixture to the egg mixture; stir just until combined (don’t over-mix!) Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups, filling each three-quarter of the way full.
- Make the Streusel topping: stir together flour, sugar, and nutmeg in a small bowl. Using a pastry blender (or your hands), cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle topping over muffin batter.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted into center comes out clean and the streusel is golden.
- Allow muffins to cool for at least 20 minutes. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 302kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 26mg | Potassium: 147mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 383IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 2mg