Festive Eggnog Muffins with Nutmeg Crumble
These delightful Festive Eggnog Muffins with Nutmeg Crumble are a beloved family recipe that brings the warmth of the holiday season into your home. A treasured clipping from Midwest Living, passed down from my mother, this recipe combines the rich flavors of eggnog and nutmeg, creating a moist and tender muffin topped with a crispy, buttery streusel that adds a touch of crunch. Enjoy them warm for a comforting breakfast treat or let them cool and savor them at room temperature as a perfect addition to your holiday brunch spread. These muffins are wonderfully aromatic and will fill your kitchen with a delightful fragrance that’s sure to create lasting memories with every bite.
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Servings
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Calories
13
Ingredients
Ingredients
all-purpose flour
2 1/4 cups (sifted)
sugar
1 cup (granulated)
baking powder
2 teaspoons (none)
ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon (none)
eggs
2 (lightly beaten)
eggnog
1 cup (none)
butter
1/2 cup (melted and cooled)
vanilla extract
1 teaspoon (none)
rum extract
1/2 teaspoon (none)
all-purpose flour
1/3 cup (none)
sugar
1/3 cup (none)
ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon (none)
butter
2 tablespoons (cold)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare a standard muffin tin by lining it with paper liners or greasing each cup to prevent sticking.
2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of sugar, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg. Make sure the dry ingredients are well combined.
3
In a separate bowl, beat together 2 lightly beaten eggs, 1 cup of eggnog, 1/2 cup of melted and cooled butter, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1/2 teaspoon of rum extract until fully incorporated.
4
Carefully pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing; the batter should be lumpy and slightly thick.
5
Spoon the muffin batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 of the way full to allow for rising during baking.
6
For the nutmeg streusel topping, combine 1/3 cup of all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup of sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg in a small bowl. Cut in 2 tablespoons of cold butter with a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
7
Sprinkle the streusel topping generously over each filled muffin cup.
8
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. Allow to cool slightly before serving, or enjoy warm for the best flavor experience.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Festive Eggnog Muffins with Nutmeg Crumble?
They are a delightful holiday treat featuring the flavors of eggnog and nutmeg, topped with a crispy, buttery streusel.
What temperature should I preheat my oven to?
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
How should I prepare the muffin tin?
You should line the muffin tin with paper liners or grease each cup to prevent sticking.
What are the dry ingredients for the muffin batter?
The dry ingredients include 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg.
What wet ingredients are needed?
You will need 2 lightly beaten eggs, 1 cup eggnog, 1/2 cup melted and cooled butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/2 teaspoon rum extract.
How should I mix the wet and dry ingredients?
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; the batter should remain lumpy.
What happens if I overmix the batter?
Overmixing can result in tough muffins; it is best to keep the batter slightly thick and lumpy.
How much should I fill each muffin cup?
Fill each muffin cup about 2/3 of the way full to allow room for the muffins to rise.
What ingredients are in the nutmeg streusel topping?
The topping consists of 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup sugar, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and 2 tablespoons of cold butter.
How do I prepare the streusel?
Combine the flour, sugar, and nutmeg, then cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
How do I apply the streusel?
Sprinkle the streusel topping generously over each filled muffin cup before baking.
How long should these muffins bake?
Bake the muffins for 18-20 minutes.
How can I tell when the muffins are done?
They are done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Should I serve these muffins warm?
Yes, they are best enjoyed warm for the best flavor experience, though they are also great at room temperature.
What is the origin of this recipe?
This recipe is a treasured clipping from Midwest Living that was passed down from the creator's mother.
Does this recipe use rum?
The recipe uses rum extract to provide flavor without the high alcohol content of actual rum.
Can I use different extracts?
The recipe calls specifically for vanilla and rum extracts to complement the eggnog flavor.
Is the butter in the batter melted?
Yes, the 1/2 cup of butter for the batter should be melted and then cooled before mixing.
Is the butter in the topping melted?
No, the 2 tablespoons of butter for the streusel topping should be cold.
What type of flour is recommended?
All-purpose flour is used for both the muffin batter and the streusel topping.
How many eggs are required?
The recipe requires 2 eggs, which should be lightly beaten.
What kind of eggnog should I use?
You can use any standard eggnog; it provides the moisture and characteristic holiday flavor.
Does the recipe use baking soda?
No, this recipe uses 2 teaspoons of baking powder as the leavening agent.
How much nutmeg is in the entire recipe?
There is a total of 1 teaspoon of ground nutmeg: 1/2 teaspoon in the batter and 1/2 teaspoon in the topping.
What is the texture of the muffins?
The muffins are moist and tender with a crispy, crunchy streusel topping.
Are these good for holiday brunches?
Yes, they are a perfect addition to any holiday brunch spread.
Can I use a pastry cutter for the topping?
Yes, a pastry cutter or your fingers can be used to incorporate the cold butter into the dry topping ingredients.
What is the fragrance of these muffins like?
They are described as wonderfully aromatic, filling the kitchen with a delightful holiday fragrance.
Can I use granulated sugar?
Yes, granulated sugar is used in both the muffin batter and the streusel topping.
How should I cool the muffins?
Allow the muffins to cool slightly in the tin before serving.