Glazed Eggnog Bread

by Gayle on Dec 11, 2017 (updated Aug 13, 2024) 22 comments »

This Glazed Eggnog Bread is filled with warm holiday spices and makes a deliciously festive treat. Soft and moist with a subtle hint of eggnog, you’ll love the flavors of this homemade Christmas bread for a decadent breakfast or easy dessert!

Did you know that grocery stores sell eggnog year round? Or at least for part of the year, when the holidays aren’t in sight?

Maybe I’m the last person to notice this, but it’s true…towards the beginning of last year, I noticed that eggnog was still being sold. Guess people like it that much, huh? Either that, or it was just sitting there, expired, from the holiday…

Of course, it’s not on display like it is during the holidays, and I’m sure the sale of eggnog goes waaaay down. But still, I was surprised to see it on store shelves through the year. Same with apple cider. That’s sold year round at my grocery store too, though I never buy it unless it’s fall. It would just “feel” wrong to drink it out of season. Know what I mean?

But, back to eggnog. I know a lot of people have different feelings on this drink, but I am a full-on team eggnog lover! Though I can only drink a few glasses over the course of the holidays, it’s a creamy and seasonal drink that I just have to have come this time of year.

But baking? Well, I can consume eggnog desserts just about every day of the year. From White Chocolate Eggnog Cookies, to Glazed Eggnog Donuts, and Caramel Eggnog French Toast Bake, eggnog is the name of my game.

And that’s where this Glazed Eggnog Bread comes into play.

The funny thing about this recipe is that I was testing it over the holidays last year, except in muffin form. And while I finally got the muffin right, I had a hard time with the photography for some reason, so I put it on hold. So when I came to the recipe for this year, I altered it slightly and made it into a bread instead.

Whether you could drink eggnog every day, or only like it during the holidays, this bread is perfect for you. The warm and cozy spices pair perfectly with the rich eggnog, creating a flavor combination that is oh-so good.

And let’s not forget about that glaze on top! It’s the perfect touch to finish off this Glazed Eggnog Bread.

What Makes This Eggnog Quick Bread So Delicious

It bakes up soft, moist, and oh so delicious!
This eggnog bread is perfect for Christmas morning or dessert!
The glaze lends an extra bit of eggnog flavor – enough you can taste it, but not enough to bowl you over!

Ingredients in Eggnog Bread

This eggnog bread recipe calls for mostly pantry staples, plus a couple extra special add-ins:

All-purpose flour
Baking powder
Cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt
Eggnog
Unsalted butter
Granulated sugar and brown sugar
Eggs
Vanilla
Powdered sugar

How to Make Glazed Eggnog Bread

In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the eggnog, melted butter, white sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk thoroughly.
Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix. Spoon the batter into a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
Bake until the bread is lightly browned and a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then more it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Drizzle the eggnog glaze over the cooled bread with a spoon or other utensil.

Recipe Variations

Replace 1 cup of all purpose flour with 1 cup of whole wheat flour to give this Christmas bread a healthy twist!
Pour in about half a cup of chopped nuts in the batter to give some crunch to this bread! Pecans or walnuts would work well.
Add a little rum extract to the glaze to bring in even more holiday flavors!

Can I Freeze This Bread?

I’ve never frozen this bread, so I can’t say for sure. However, I imagine it would freeze well without the glaze.

Tips for Making Eggnog Quick Bread

Be sure not to over stir the bread mixture! If you over stir it, you can create bubbles in the mixture which will leave a series of pockets in your loaf.
If you don’t have toothpicks, you can use a clean knife to insert into the loaf to check doneness. if anything sticks to the knife, it needs more cooking time.
To prevent a mess when glazing the bread, stick a piece of paper (scratch paper, wax paper, whatever you have on hand), underneath the loaf. Then drizzle the glaze with a spoon and any runoff will go onto the paper instead of your counter. Once the glaze has set you can remove the paper and throw it away.

The soft and fluffy center and the sweet eggnog glaze will reel you in on this decadent loaf. So whether you’re looking for an easy breakfast, afternoon snack, or simple dessert for the holidays, this Glazed Eggnog Bread was made for you. And since you can buy eggnog all year long, you have no excuse not to make these come the spring and summer, too!