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.
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.)
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.
Eggnog Chiffon Pie
Lean fully into holiday indulgence with this decadent Eggnog Chiffon Pie. Get this chiffon pie recipe.
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.
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.
Eggnog truffles
Easy to make, these treats are a bite-sized delight to share this season. Get the recipe.
Eggnog scones
Bring eggnog to the breakfast table with buttery, sugar-sprinkled scones. Get the recipe.
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.
Eggnog shortbread cookies
Nutmeg and rum extract give these buttery shortbreads their holiday flavour. Get the recipe.
Watch: How to make our homemade eggnog recipe
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