Best 6 Eggnog Cookie Bars Recipes

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Indulge in the festive flavors of the holiday season with our delectable Eggnog Cookie Bars. These delightful treats combine the classic taste of eggnog with the comforting warmth of freshly baked cookies, creating a perfect balance of sweetness and spice. With three irresistible variations – Classic Eggnog Cookie Bars, Chocolate Eggnog Cookie Bars, and Eggnog Thumbprint Cookies – this recipe offers something for every palate. Whether you prefer a traditional eggnog flavor, a rich chocolatey twist, or the delightful surprise of a jam-filled center, these cookie bars are sure to become a cherished holiday tradition. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey that will fill your home with the irresistible aroma of holiday cheer.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

EGGNOG COOKIE BARS RECIPE



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Eggnog Sugar Cookie Bars: two times the eggnog makes these an awesome holiday treat for the eggnog lover in your life. Sugar cookie bars are so much easier to make than rolling out individual cookies.

Provided by Jocelyn @ Inside BruCrew Life

Categories     Christmas Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1/4 cup eggnog
1 teaspoon rum extract
3 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon table salt
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon rum extract
1/4 cup eggnog
1/4 teaspoon table salt
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
sprinkles

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 9x13 pan with nonstick baking spray.
  • Beat the butter and sugars until creamy. Add the egg, eggnog, and rum extract and beat again.
  • Stir together the flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg. Slowly add it to the butter mixture until everything is mixed in.
  • Press it into prepared pan. Bake 15 minutes. Do not over bake. Let cool.
  • Beat the butter until creamy. Add the rum extract, eggnog, and salt and beat again.
  • Slowly add the powdered sugar until everything is creamy. Spread over the cooled bars. Top with sprinkles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Carbohydrate 36 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 31 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 8 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 95 grams sodium, Sugar 24 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams unsaturated fat

EGGNOG COOKIE BARS



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These Eggnog Cookie Bars are perfect for all your holiday parties! Real dark rum and eggnog flavors make these cookie bars festive and party ready!

Provided by Dan

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg, plus more for garnish
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 1/2 sticks butter, melted
1 3/4 cups white sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs plus 3 egg yolks
2 tablespoons dark rum or brandy
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Confectioners sugar for topping and freshly grated nutmeg for topping

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Add the flour, fresh nutmeg, cinnamon and salt to a large bowl and whisk together.
  • In another bowl, add the melted butter, white and brown sugars, eggs and egg yolks, dark rum and vanilla extract. Whisk together to combine and then pour over the flour mixture and whisk to combine.
  • Line a 9″ x 13″ baking pan with foil and then spray with non-stick cooking spray. Pour the batter into the pan and even out with a spatula.
  • Bake for 35 minutes, remove from the oven and let cool.
  • Once the bars are completely cooled, top with powder sugar and more fresh grated nutmeg, slice and serve.

EGGNOG COOKIES I



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What a delectable treat for Eggnog lovers everywhere! These cookies have a wonderful spicy aroma and are great tasting. The fragrance of nutmeg and cinnamon will infuse your home with holiday spirit as you bake these cookies. They make delicious gifts and are a welcome addition to cookie exchanges.

Provided by Maureen

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Spice Cookie Recipes

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ¼ cups white sugar
¾ cup butter, softened
½ cup eggnog
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 egg yolks
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon and nutmeg.
  • Cream sugar and butter until light. Add eggnog, vanilla, and egg yolks; beat at medium speed with mixer until smooth. Add flour mixture and beat at low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  • Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet 1 inch apart. Sprinkle lightly with nutmeg. Bake 20 to 23 minutes until bottoms turn light brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.8 calories, Carbohydrate 13.5 g, Cholesterol 23.6 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 43.3 mg, Sugar 7.3 g

HOLIDAY EGGNOG BARS



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A buttery crust complements a smooth topping flavored with rum and nutmeg.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h5m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
5 egg yolks
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/4 cups whipping cream
1 tablespoon rum or 1 teaspoon rum extract
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Line bottom and sides of 9-inch square pan with foil, leaving 1 inch of foil overhanging at 2 opposite sides of pan. In small bowl, stir together butter, 1/2 cup sugar and the flour. Press in bottom and 1/2 inch up sides of foil-lined pan. Bake 20 minutes.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 300°F. In small bowl, beat egg yolks and 1/4 cup sugar with electric mixer on medium-high speed until thick. Gradually beat in cream, rum and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg. Pour over baked layer.
  • Bake 40 to 50 minutes at 300°F until custard is set and knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • Sprinkle tops of bars evenly with 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg. Using foil handles, lift cooled bars from pan to cutting board; remove foil from sides of bars. With sharp knife, cut into 6 rows by 6 rows. Cover; store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 20 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

NUTTY EGGNOG BARS



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Make and share this Nutty Eggnog Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by loof751

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 50m

Yield 36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups sugar
2/3 cup butter
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup chopped macadamia nuts
1 cup powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1 -2 tablespoon eggnog

Steps:

  • Line a 13x9 pan with foil, then grease the foil.
  • In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, cook sugar and butter, stirring, until butter is melted. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
  • Stir eggs and vanilla into sugar mixture.
  • Add flour, baking powder, and nutmeg; stir to combine. Stir in nuts.
  • Spread the dough in the prepared pan. Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes or until edges begin to pull away from the pan.
  • Cool in the pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars or diamond shapes when cool.
  • In a small bowl combine powdered sugar, vanilla and 1 tablespoon of eggnog. Add additional eggnog, 1 teaspoon at a time, if necessary to make the glaze a piping consistency. Pipe icing over bars.

ELIZABETH'S EGGNOG CHEESECAKE BARS



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"I was raised in a Jewish family in Los Angeles, so I didn't celebrate a white Christmas," Elizabeth Colling says. But there was always eggnog. She worked the holiday drink into cheesecake bars, dense on the bottom, silken on top. She spikes them with brandy for a grown-up taste and dusts them with fresh nutmeg.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes 18

Number Of Ingredients 13

Vegetable oil cooking spray, for pan
12 graham crackers, finely ground (1 1/2 cups)
3/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar
2 ounces (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
1 pound cream cheese, room temperature
2 large eggs
1 large egg yolk
3/4 cup eggnog
1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon brandy
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, plus more for dusting
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 9-inch square baking pan with cooking spray. Stir together graham crackers, 3 tablespoons sugar, and the melted butter. Press into bottom of pan. Bake until crust is just brown around the edges, 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool.
  • Meanwhile, beat cream cheese with a mixer on medium speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the remaining 3/4 cup sugar, the eggs, yolk, eggnog, flour, brandy, vanilla, nutmeg, and salt; beat until smooth. Pour filling over crust. Set pan in a roasting pan, and add enough hot water to come halfway up sides of baking pan. Bake until just set, 40 to 45 minutes. Remove baking pan from water bath, and transfer to a wire rack. Let cool slightly, about 30 minutes. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
  • Cut into 1 1/2-by-3-inch bars. Lightly dust tops of bars with freshly grated nutmeg just before serving.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Make sure your butter and eggs are at room temperature before you start baking.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy for a smooth texture.
  • Don't overmix the batter, or your cookies will be tough.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set, about 10-12 minutes.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before frosting them.

Conclusion:

These eggnog cookie bars are a delicious and festive holiday treat that are sure to please everyone. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. Whether you like them plain, with frosting, or with sprinkles, these cookies are sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a sweet and seasonal snack, give these eggnog cookie bars a try. You won't be disappointed!

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