Best 10 Eggnog Bars Recipes

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Eggnog bars are a delightful treat that combines the flavors of eggnog and spices into a rich and decadent dessert. Perfect for the holiday season, these bars are easy to make and can be customized to suit your taste. The classic recipe features a creamy eggnog filling sandwiched between two layers of buttery graham cracker crust. Variations include adding chopped nuts, dried fruits, or a hint of rum for an extra boost of flavor. Whether you prefer a traditional or a more adventurous eggnog bar, this article will provide you with the best recipes to create the perfect holiday treat.

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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.

CRANBERRY EGGNOG CHEESECAKE BARS



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My family loves everything cheesecake. These bars combine tart cranberries and rich cream cheese, and taste even better when chilled overnight! -Carmell Childs, Ferron, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package spice cake mix (regular size)
2-1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
3/4 cup butter, melted
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup eggnog
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 large eggs
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 13x9-in. baking pan with parchment, letting ends extend up sides; grease paper., In a large bowl, combine cake mix and oats; stir in melted butter. Reserve 1-1/3 cups crumb mixture for topping; press remaining mixture onto bottom of prepared pan., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and nutmeg until smooth. Gradually beat in eggnog and flour. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until blended. Pour over crust., In a small bowl, mix cranberry sauce and cornstarch until blended; spoon over cheesecake layer. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture. Bake 50-55 minutes or until edges are brown and center is almost set., Cool 1 hour on a wire rack. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. Lifting with parchment, remove cheesecake from pan. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 254mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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

NO-BAKE EGGNOG CHEESECAKE BARS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Tired of baking this holiday season? This no-bake recipe ditches the oven to make sweet, indulgent eggnog cheesecake bars that are sure to spread cheer all around.

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Desserts

Time 3h40m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

18 oz danish butter cookies
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
5 tablespoons melted butter
16 oz cream cheese, room temperature
1 ¼ cups granulated sugar, divided
¼ cup sour cream
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 teaspoons rum extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup vanilla-spiced eggnog
½ oz gelatin powder
½ qt heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Line a 9 x 13-inch (22 x 33 cm) baking dish with parchment paper.
  • Make the crust: In a food processor, pulse the cookies into coarse crumbs. Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and pulse into fine crumbs, about 2 minutes. Add the melted butter and pulse until the mixture clumps together, about 10 pulses.
  • Pour the crust into the prepared baking dish and press evenly against the bottom of the pan. Chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes, until set.
  • Meanwhile, make the filling: in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and ¾ cup granulated sugar together with an electric hand mixer on medium speed until smooth, 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the sour cream, cinnamon, nutmeg, rum extract, and vanilla and beat until incorporated, 2-3 minutes.
  • In a small bowl or liquid measuring cup, microwave the eggnog for 30-45 seconds, or until just warm to the touch. Add the gelatin powder and whisk until dissolved.
  • Add the eggnog mixture to the cream cheese mixture and mix until well combined, about 2 minutes.
  • In a separate large bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream and remaining ½ cup granulated sugar together, gradually increasing the speed, until stiff peaks form, 6-7 minutes.
  • Gently fold half of the whipped cream into the eggnog mixture. Refrigerate the remaining whipped cream until ready to serve the bars.
  • Evenly spread the filling over the crust. Lightly tap the pan on a flat surface to release any air bubbles. Refrigerate uncovered for 3-4 hours, until set.
  • Use the parchment to lift the bars from the pan and slice into 12 pieces. Top with the reserved whipped cream, if desired.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 600 calories, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fat 47 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 10 grams, Sugar 30 grams

EGGNOG COOKIE BARS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 2h

Yield about 48 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

Nonstick cooking spray
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, plus more for topping
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
2 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, melted
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs plus 3 egg yolks
2 tablespoons brandy
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with foil, leaving a 2-inch overhang on 2 sides; coat with cooking spray.
  • Whisk the flour, nutmeg and salt in a medium bowl. Whisk the melted butter, granulated sugar, eggs, egg yolks, brandy and vanilla in a large bowl until smooth. Whisk in the flour mixture until smooth. Spread the batter in the prepared baking dish. Bake until the top is shiny and slightly cracked, about 40 minutes. Let cool completely in the pan.
  • Lift the bars out of the pan using the foil overhang; dust with confectioners' sugar and sprinkle with nutmeg. Slice into 1 1/2-inch squares.

APRICOT EGGNOG BARS



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One year I thought it would be wonderful to have a caroling party and serve several beverages, include eggnog, which no one touched. Since I did not want to toss out a half gallon of it, I looked for a recipe to use it. In the end, I took a little from several recipes and came up with this delightful treat. -Barbara Lento, Houston, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/2 cups crushed gingersnap cookies (about 30 cookies)
3/4 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup butter, melted
9 ounces white baking chocolate, divided
3/4 cup chopped dried apricots
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons apricot brandy, optional
2 cups eggnog
1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the crushed cookie crumbs, almonds and butter. Press onto the bottom of an ungreased 11x7-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° until golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., Chop 8 oz. white chocolate. In a small saucepan, melt chopped chocolate; cool. Sprinkle apricots over crust., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in the melted chocolate and, if desired, brandy. Gradually beat in eggnog. Add egg; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour over crust., Place baking dish in a larger baking pan; add 1 in. of boiling water to larger pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° until center is just set (mixture will jiggle), 55-60 minutes., Remove baking dish from water bath; cool on a wire rack. Cover and refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours. Chop and melt remaining chocolate; drizzle over top. Cut into bars. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446 calories, Fat 30g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 281mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

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.

NUTTY EGGNOG BARS



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This is a very thick and chewy bar cookie with the flavors of nog and delicious crunch of macadamias along with a yummy eggnog glaze. This would be a nice afternoon treat with a hot cup of coffee or a large glass of milk. Recipe from Better Homes and Garden.

Provided by Kimberly Biegacki

Categories     Cookies

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 c sugar
2/3 c butter
2 medium eggs
1 tsp vanilla
2 c flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
1 c macadamia nuts, chopped
GLAZE
1 c powdered sugar
1/4 tsp vanilla
1 - 2 Tbsp eggnog

Steps:

  • 1. Line a 13x9 pan with foil, then grease the foil.
  • 2. 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.
  • 3. 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.
  • 4. Cool in the pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars or diamond shapes when cool.
  • 5. 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 or drizzle.

BROWNIE BRITTLE EGGNOG CHEESECAKE BARS



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Haven't tried this yet but they sound FAB! Got the recipe and pic off off a site called "Foodista" and she reposted it from Sheila G.'s website (creator of Brownie Brittle....which is delicious and addictive, by the way!!!) Try it out and let me know how it is! I'm on a diet....this is just food porn for me! hahaha

Provided by Dana Wigdor

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 stick butter
2 c sheila g's brownie brittle crumbs
2 pkg cream cheese (8 oz.)
1/2 c sugar
1 Tbsp flour
1/2 c eggnog
2 eggs
1/2 c semi-sweet chocolate chips
nutmeg to sprinkle on top

Steps:

  • 1. Crust: Mix 1 stick of melted butter with 2 Cups of Brownie Brittle crumbs. Press into a greased 9 x 13 pan and Bake for 8 min at 350°
  • 2. Mix cream cheese, sugar, flour, eggnog, and eggs together. Add chocolate chips. Pour over crust.
  • 3. Bake at 350° for 35 minutes.
  • 4. Cool - then sprinkle nutmeg on top.

EGGNOG BARS



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Categories     Cookies     Dairy     Dessert     Bake     Christmas

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons brandy or rum flavoring
2 1/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup eggnog
1 cup chopped candied cherries (optional)
1/2 cup chopped almonds (optional)
3/4 cup powdered sugar
approx 1 teaspoon eggnog

Steps:

  • Cream butter and sugar; add in 1 teaspoon flavoring. In a sperate bowl combine flour, soda, nutmeg, and salt. Add dry ingredients alternately with eggnog to creamed mixture. Stir in cherries and nuts. Spread in greased 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 1 inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 18 to 20 minutes. Mix powdered sugar, remaining 1/2 teaspoon flavoring, and enough eggnog to make mixture spreadable. Spread on warm cookies. Cool; cut into bars

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Don't overbeat the egg whites; they should be stiff but not dry.
  • Be careful not to overcook the bars; they should be set but still slightly gooey in the center.
  • For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate instead of semisweet chocolate.
  • If you don't have a 9x13 inch baking pan, you can use two 8-inch square pans.
  • To make the bars ahead of time, bake them according to the recipe and then let them cool completely. Wrap the bars tightly in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 3 months. When ready to serve, thaw the bars overnight in the refrigerator or at room temperature for several hours.

Conclusion:

Eggnog bars are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for the holidays. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you prefer them with white chocolate, dark chocolate, or even a combination of both, these bars are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give eggnog bars a try. You won't be disappointed!

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