Best 3 Eggnog Buttercream Frosting Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful world of eggnog buttercream frosting, a creamy and flavorful topping that adds a festive touch to your favorite cakes, cupcakes, and cookies. This versatile frosting is a perfect blend of eggnog's warmth and butter's richness, creating a smooth and velvety texture that melts in your mouth.

In this comprehensive guide, we present a collection of irresistible eggnog buttercream frosting recipes that cater to different tastes and preferences. Whether you prefer a classic eggnog flavor, a boozy twist, or a vegan alternative, we have you covered. Each recipe is accompanied by clear instructions, making it easy for home bakers of all skill levels to create this delectable frosting.

Our classic eggnog buttercream frosting recipe captures the essence of the holiday season with its rich, creamy texture and subtly spiced flavor. For those who enjoy a hint of indulgence, the spiked eggnog buttercream frosting adds a touch of rum or bourbon, creating a decadent and flavorful topping.

If you're looking for a dairy-free option, our vegan eggnog buttercream frosting is the perfect choice. Made with plant-based milk and butter alternatives, this frosting offers a creamy and delicious topping without compromising on taste.

For those with a sweet tooth, our eggnog cream cheese frosting combines the richness of cream cheese with the warmth of eggnog, resulting in a luscious and velvety frosting that pairs perfectly with a variety of baked goods.

Lastly, our eggnog buttercream frosting with brown sugar adds a delightful caramel-like flavor to your desserts. The combination of brown sugar and eggnog creates a unique and irresistible frosting that is sure to impress your friends and family.

With these diverse eggnog buttercream frosting recipes at your fingertips, you can elevate your baking creations to new heights. Prepare to indulge in a symphony of flavors that will make your taste buds dance with joy.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

EGGNOG BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



Eggnog Buttercream Frosting image

A great all-purpose buttercream for your holiday baking. Spicy, sweet, and a bit tangy.

Provided by Maureen S

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings

Time 5m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups confectioners' sugar, or as needed
¼ cup butter, softened
3 tablespoons eggnog
2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Combine confectioners' sugar, butter, eggnog, cream cheese, milk, and vanilla extract in a bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until creamy. Add more confectioners' sugar to reach the desired consistency if needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.9 calories, Carbohydrate 25.4 g, Cholesterol 9.2 mg, Fat 3 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 22.5 mg, Sugar 24.8 g

EGGNOG CHAI COOKIES WITH EGGNOG BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



EGGNOG CHAI COOKIES WITH EGGNOG BUTTERCREAM FROSTING image

Categories     Cookies     Egg     Bake     Christmas

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 21

For the Cookies:
2 1/4 Cup flour
1 Teaspoon baking powder
1/4 Teaspoon salt
2 Teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 Teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 Teaspoon ginger
1/4 Teaspoon cloves
1/8 Teaspoon cardamom
1/8 Teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
3/4 Cup butter, softened
1/2 Cup sugar
1/3 Cup brown sugar
2 egg yolks
1 Teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 Cup eggnog
For the Frosting:
1 Cup confectioner's sugar
2 Tablespoon butter, softened
1 Tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon eggnog
1/4 Teaspoon nutmeg

Steps:

  • Step 1 Preheat oven to 325. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or a baking mat. Step 2 In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, cardamom, and black pepper. Set aside. Step 3 In the bowl of a stand mixer, or with an electric mixer, cream together butter and sugars. Add in egg yolks and vanilla. Beat until creamy. Carefully beat in eggnog. Step 4 Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and beat until just combined. Step 5 Drop by heaping teaspoon full onto prepared cookie sheets. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until bottoms just start to turn golden brown. Step 6 Immediately transfer cookies to a paper towel covered flat surface. Allow to cool. Step 7 Prepare frosting while cookies are cooling. Beat together confectioner's sugar, butter, 1 tbsp eggnog and nutmeg until smooth. Add remaining teaspoon of eggnog to thin out the frosting. Step 8 Frost cooled cookies and serve.

EGGNOG COOKIES WITH BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



Eggnog Cookies with Buttercream Frosting image

My family loves eggnog, so every year I make these easy and tasty cookies to make the holidays extra festive. Christmas wouldn't be the same without them!-Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1-1/3 cups butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 egg yolks
2 tablespoons eggnog
2 teaspoons rum extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
FROSTING:
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon rum extract
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 to 2 tablespoons eggnog
Additional ground nutmeg
Halved candied cherries, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter, brown sugar and nutmeg until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks, eggnog and extract. Gradually beat in flour. Refrigerate, covered, 2 hours or until firm., Preheat oven to 325°. Shape dough into 1-1/2-in. balls; place 2 in. apart on parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Flatten to 1/2-in. thickness with bottom of a glass., Bake 14-16 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a bowl, beat confectioners' sugar, butter, extract, nutmeg and enough eggnog to reach spreading consistency. Spread over cookies. Sprinkle tops with additional nutmeg. If desired, top with cherries. Store in airtight containers in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 78mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh eggs and butter.
  • Make sure the butter is softened to room temperature before you start mixing.
  • If you don't have a stand mixer, you can make this frosting by hand. Just be sure to cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  • If you want a thicker frosting, add more powdered sugar.
  • If you want a thinner frosting, add more milk.
  • You can flavor this frosting with any extract you like. Some popular options include vanilla, almond, and rum.
  • This frosting is best used immediately, but it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Eggnog buttercream frosting is a delicious and festive way to top your holiday desserts. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you're looking for a light and fluffy frosting or a thick and creamy one, this recipe has you covered. So next time you're in the mood for a sweet treat, give this eggnog buttercream frosting a try!

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