Eggnog Candy Bread

Celebrate the holiday season with this decadent Eggnog Candy Bread—a festive twist on classic sweet bread that captures the cozy flavors of the holidays! Infused with creamy eggnog, warm nutmeg, and a touch of vanilla, this moist and tender loaf is made even more delightful with crushed holiday candies, adding a burst of peppermint sweetness and festive color to every slice. Topped with a luscious eggnog glaze, it’s the perfect holiday treat for breakfast, dessert, or gifting. Easy to make in under an hour, this crowd-pleasing bread is a must-try for your Christmas baking lineup. Indulge in the magic of the season with this irresistible, peppermint-kissed eggnog bread!

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:55 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 0.5 cups unsalted butter (melted)
• 1 cup eggnog
• 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 0.75 cups crushed holiday candies (e.g., candy canes or peppermint candies)
• 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
• 2 tablespoons eggnog (for glaze)
• 0.5 teaspoons vanilla extract (for glaze)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and lightly dust it with flour, tapping out any excess.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground nutmeg.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter, eggnog, vanilla extract, and eggs. Whisk until smooth and well combined.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 5

Fold in the crushed holiday candies, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

While the bread is cooling, make the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, eggnog, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 10

Once the bread is completely cooled, drizzle the glaze over the top. Let the glaze set for about 15 minutes before slicing.

Step 11

Serve the Eggnog Candy Bread sliced and enjoy! It can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1320.5 grams (1320.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4390

Total Fat 118.30g	152%
Saturated Fat 70.00g	350%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.40g
Cholesterol 758mg	253%
Sodium 2430mg	106%
Total Carbohydrate 760.50g	277%
Dietary Fiber 8.40g	30%
Total Sugars 512.40g
Protein 54.60g	109%

Vitamin D 190IU	950%
Calcium 420mg	32%
Iron 17mg	92%
Potassium 877mg	19%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 24.6%

Protein: 5.0%

Carbs: 70.3%