Description
Rich, soft, and full of cozy holiday flavor, these Fudgy Eggnog Bars with Eggnog Glaze are the perfect dessert for Christmas parties, winter gatherings, and festive baking days. The bars have a dense, buttery texture paired with warm nutmeg and vanilla notes, while the creamy eggnog glaze adds a smooth bakery-style finish. This easy dessert recipe is ideal for anyone looking for holiday dessert ideas, easy baking recipes, Christmas bar desserts, or sweet treats to serve with coffee and hot chocolate during the colder months.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
3 large eggs
1 cup eggnog
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon rum extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups powdered sugar
4 tablespoons eggnog
1 tablespoon melted butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch ground nutmeg for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition.
4. Mix in the eggnog, vanilla extract, and rum extract until smooth.
5. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt.
6. Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients until just mixed.
7. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
8. Bake for 28 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
9. Allow the bars to cool completely before glazing.
10. To make the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, eggnog, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
11. Spread the glaze evenly over the cooled bars.
12. Sprinkle the top lightly with nutmeg and allow the glaze to set before slicing and serving.
Notes
Use room-temperature ingredients for a smoother batter and softer texture.
Do not overbake the bars because they continue setting as they cool and overbaking can dry them out.
Allow the bars to cool completely before adding the glaze so the topping stays thick and creamy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg