Fudgy Eggnog Bars Recipe
I’ve made versions of these bars with lemon, bananas, and pumpkin. Now it’s time for the eggnog edition. I usually want one or two mugs of eggnog per season, and then find myself with a whole carton to use. That’s when it’s time to start baking with it. Fudgy is the only word that describes the bars. They’re like biting into a piece of soft eggnog fudge that’s the eggnog equivalent of moist, fudgy brownies. It’s an easy, no-mixer recipe that’s packed with big eggnog flavor. If you’re an eggnog fan, you’re going to love the bars. There’s eggnog in the batter, but it’s the eggnog glaze that just makes the bars. It adds such a huge additional boost of eggnog flavor. After pouring the glaze over the warm bars, it seeps down and soaks in, and makes the bars even moister, softer, and fudgier. The cookie bars are what McCormick calls the ‘Cookies Reimagined trend‘ on their Flavor Forecast. It’s about taking classic cookie flavors and using them in a new form to create decadent, imaginative desserts. Move over, traditional milk and cookies, and make room for eggnog cookie bars. Between the warming spices of cinnamon and nutmeg, coupled with the sweet eggnog glaze, the bars will instantly put you in the holiday spirit.
What’s in Eggnog Bars?
To make this easy eggnog dessert, you’ll need:
White chocolate chips Unsalted butter Egg Granulated sugar Eggnog McCormick Pure Vanilla Extract McCormick Ground Cinnamon McCormick Ground Nutmeg Salt Confectioners’ sugar
How to Make Eggnog Bars
Gently melt the white chocolate chips in the microwave, then egg, sugar, eggnog, and vanilla. Add the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and stir until just combined. Turn the batter into a greased 8×8-inch pan, then bake until done. Let the bars cool slightly. While the bars are cooling, make the eggnog glaze. Spread evenly over the bars, then allow bars to cool in pan uncovered for at least 2 to 3 hours
Can I Double This Recipe?
Yes! Double the ingredients and bake in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
How to Store These Bars
Bars will keep airtight at room temperature for a few days (I’m comfortable storing glazed items at room temp for a few days; then move into the fridge if you have any left), or in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Tips for Making Eggnog Cookie Bars
These are rich, soft, supremely moist, tooth-sinkingly dense, and satisfying. If you’re looking for a fluffy slice of eggnog bread, they’re not that. You could add a teaspoon of baking powder to give them some lift, but I’m partial to the dense, fudgy texture. You’re welcome to use lite or low-fat eggnog, if desired. Note that the bars can still be slightly warm when you pour on the glaze. They have to set for a couple hours before you can slice into them anyways!
More Easy Christmas Desserts:
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Iced Gingerbread Bars — Soft, chewy bars that are full of rich gingery molasses flavor!! Wayyyy faster and easier than rolling out gingerbread cookies! No mixer, no fuss, and the sweet icing seals the deal!!
Crustless Cranberry Pie —A FAST, super EASY, no-mixer dessert that’s perfect for holiday entertaining!! Somewhere in between pie, cake, and blondies is what you get with this FESTIVE recipe!
Soft and Chewy M&M Chocolate Chip Cookies – If you’re looking for a new M&M cookie recipe, this is THE ONE! Soft, buttery, and irresistible!!
Holiday Special K Bars — Super chewy, gooey, FAST, easy, no-bake cereal bars loaded with peanut butter, chocolate, and sprinkles!! Like scotcheroos but with Special K!
Crème Brûlée Cookies – Super SOFT sugar cookies topped with tangy cream cheese frosting and caramelized sugar!! If you’re a crème brûlée fan, you’re going to LOVE these cookies!
Christmas White Chocolate Blondies with Cream Cheese Frosting — SOFT, buttery blondies loaded with white chocolate, sprinkles, and tangy cream cheese frosting!! EASY and perfect for Christmas parties and holiday events!!
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