Nutty Eggnog Bars
Indulge in the rich, festive flavors of the holiday season with these irresistible Nutty Eggnog Bars! This delightful dessert combines a buttery, spiced crust with a creamy eggnog filling, topped with a crunchy pecan streusel for the perfect blend of textures and flavors. Featuring holiday staples like ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and real eggnog, these bars are baked to golden perfection and finished with a dusting of powdered sugar for a touch of sweetness. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights in, this easy-to-make recipe comes together in just under an hour and yields 16 delectable servings. Whether served at your next Christmas party or as a quick treat with coffee, these Nutty Eggnog Bars are guaranteed to become a festive favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Light brown sugar
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.75 cup Eggnog
- 2 pieces Egg yolks
- 1 cup Pecans (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup Powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
In a mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter and sugar mixture until a dough forms.
Press two-thirds of the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the crust. Reserve the remaining dough for the topping.
Bake the crust for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly.
While the crust cools, prepare the eggnog filling. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the eggnog, egg yolks, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Pour the eggnog mixture over the partially baked crust, spreading it evenly.
Sprinkle the chopped pecans over the filling, pressing them down lightly to adhere.
Crumble the reserved dough over the top to create a streusel-like topping.
Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 18-20 minutes, or until the filling is set and the topping is golden brown.
Remove the bars from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the pan.
Once cooled, use the parchment overhang to lift the bars out of the pan. Dust with powdered sugar if desired, then slice into 16 squares or rectangles.
Serve and enjoy! Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4276 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 195.3 g | 250% | |
| Saturated Fat | 70.5 g | 352% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 705 mg | 235% | |
| Sodium | 1349 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 592.0 g | 215% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.6 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 349.2 g | ||
| Protein | 54.4 g | 109% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 535 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 18.7 mg | 104% | |
| Potassium | 1360 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
