Eggnog...oh, how we love thee!


Oh, eggnog...how we love thee! It is that time of year again. I bought our first carton of the year this week! I like the Horizon Organic eggnog, myself :)

Of course we drink this rich, sweet treat…but, try making drinks or baking with it too!

Mix it:
In an 8-ounce glass, pour in 3 ounces of eggnog and 4 ounces of Sprite or Ginger Ale. They balance each other out wonderfully!

How about using it as creamer in your coffee?

Eggnog smoothie? Try mixing 1 banana, ½ cup eggnog, ½ cup milk and ½ teaspoon of cinnamon and mix in a blender.

Bake with it:
Try using eggnog in the place of milk in some of your favorite Holiday recipes. Try it in cookies, cakes, pies and puddings.

Eggnog facts:

  • Eggnog is made from: milk, cream, sugar, eggs (beaten), cinnamon and nutmeg.
  • Eggnog is thought to have come to us from England.
  • Silk makes a “soy eggnog” that is super tasty!
  • Eggnog is typically served in the United Stated and Canada.


Eggnog Crisps

  • ½ cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, melted
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg,
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 ½ cup cake flour
  • ½ cup ground pecans
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ¾ cups M&Ms, minis*

Preheat oven to 350*.
Line 2 cookie sheets with no-stick foil.
Cream butter and sugar.
Add egg and vanilla.
Combine flour, ground pecans and nutmeg in a separate bowl.
Add to creamed mixture.
Add M&Ms.
Drop by heaping tablespoons onto prepared sheets.
Press down gently.
Bake for 9-11 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
Should make about 3 dozen cookies.

* If you do not have M&M minis, you can use regular sized M&Ms in this recipe.

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