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9 Fun And Festive Eggnog Recipes

From a festive mug of cheer, to frothy lattes and buttery scones, here are all of our takes on this classic holiday favourite.
9 Fun And Festive Eggnog Recipes

Photo, Erik Putz. Food styling, Lindsay Guscott. Prop styling, Catherine Doherty.

Whether you're looking to cozy up in front of your favourite holiday movie with a festive drink, or find new inspiration on how to mix it up this year, we've got more than a few ways to take on this classic. From cookies and lattes, to ice-cold cocktails and a tea-time surprise, these eggnog recipes bring a little extra fun to the kitchen this season.

Vegan Eggnog

This dreamy, brandy-laced drink is put together with a barista-style oat milk (it heats up well), warm spices and a hit of vanilla for a holiday-perfect cocktail everyone can enjoy. Get our vegan eggnog recipe.

two tumblers of vegan eggnog garnished with cinnamon sticks sitting on a light pink backgroundPhoto, Erik Putz. Food styling, Lindsay Guscott. Prop styling, Catherine Doherty.

Eggnog White Russian

From our favourite lineup of holiday cocktails is this delicious upgrade to your standard glass of 'nog. To make: Fill 2 lowball glasses with ice. Pour 2 tbsp each Kahlua and vodka into each glass. Slowly pour 1⁄4 cup eggnog into each glass. (Serves 2.)

9 Fun And Festive Eggnog Recipes

Homemade eggnog

Nothing says Christmas like that first sip of eggnog. Start a new tradition by making this festive favourite right in your own kitchen. Get the recipe.

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How to make eggnogPhoto, Erik Putz.

Eggnog Chiffon Pie

Lean fully into holiday indulgence with this decadent Eggnog Chiffon Pie. Get this chiffon pie recipe.

An eggnog chiffon pie and two small plates with sugared cranberries and a pie server, placed on top of a printed tablecloth.

Eggnog Snickerdoodle

This recipe gives you everything you want from these sweet, sugar-coated cookies — plus a simple holiday twist! Get our eggnog snickerdoodle recipe.

9 Fun And Festive Eggnog RecipesPhoto, Erik Putz. Food styling, Irene Ngo, Carolyn Chua.

Eggnog Sugar Cookies

Decorated with bright royal icing and packaged in a brioche tin with ribbon, these cookies will be the star of your holiday cookie exchange. Get our eggnog sugar cookies recipe.

A metal container holding an array of eggnog sugar cookies; some frosted with white royal icing; some frosted with blue; all cut in the shape of a star on a sequinned tablecloth, for a post on an easy eggnog sugar cookie recipe for Christmas(Photo: Roberto Caruso)

Eggnog truffles

Easy to make, these treats are a bite-sized delight to share this season. Get the recipe.

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9 Fun And Festive Eggnog RecipesPhoto, Angus Fergusson.

Eggnog scones

Bring eggnog to the breakfast table with buttery, sugar-sprinkled scones. Get the recipe.

9 Fun And Festive Eggnog RecipesPhoto, Erik Putz.

Eggnog lattes

Save your coffee change today and make your morning latte at home! Warm, rich and frothy – it’s a decadent start to the day. Get the recipe.

9 Fun And Festive Eggnog RecipesPhoto, Erik Putz.

Eggnog shortbread cookies

Nutmeg and rum extract give these buttery shortbreads their holiday flavour. Get the recipe.

9 Fun And Festive Eggnog Recipes

Watch: How to make our homemade eggnog recipe

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