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Fudgy Eggnog Bars with Eggnog Glaze
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Fudgy Eggnog Bars with Eggnog Glaze

The eggnog equivalent of fudgy brownies crossed with eggnog fudge! Best use ever of eggnog!!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Cooling Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Total Time
3 hrs
Servings: 9
Calories: 461 kcal
Course: Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Bars
  • ¾ cup white chocolate chips
  • ½ cup butter 1 stick, melted, unsalted
  • 1 egg large
  • ⅔ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup eggnog lite or low-fat okay
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract or McCormick Rum Extract
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon McCormick ground
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg brand McCormick
  • ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
Glaze
  • 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • eggnog or as necessary for consistency, about 1/3 cup
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract or McCormick Rum Extract
  • ground nutmeg for sprinkling, brand McCormick

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line an 8-by-8-inch baking pan with aluminum foil, spray with cooking spray; set aside.
Bars:
  1. In a large, microwave-safe bowl add the white chocolate, butter, and heat to melt, about 2 minutes on high power. Stop to check and stir after 1 minute, and then heat in 20-second bursts, stopping to stir after each burst, until mixture can be stirred smooth. White chocolate is very prone to scorching and seizing up, so watch it carefully and don’t overheat.
  2. Wait momentarily before adding the egg so you don’t scramble it. Add the egg, sugar, eggnog, vanilla, and whisk until combined.
  3. Add the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and stir until just combined; don’t overmix.
  4. Turn batter out into prepared pan, smoothing the top lightly with a spatula.
  5. Bake for about 29 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean, or with a few moist crumbs, but no batter; set aside and make the glaze.
Glaze:
  1. In a medium bowl, add confectioners’ sugar, 1/3 cup eggnog, vanilla, and whisk until smooth. As necessary, add additional eggnog (or sugar) to reach desired glaze consistency. Glaze should be fairly thin and easily pourable.
  2. Evenly pour glaze over bars (they don’t have to be cooled completely), smoothing it lightly with a spatula if necessary, but glaze will likely just slide into place.
  3. Sprinkle with nutmeg as desired.
  4. Allow bars to cool in pan uncovered for at least 2 to 3 hours, (or overnight and cover with a sheet of foil) before slicing and serving so glaze can set up. 

Notes

  • Storage: Bars will keep airtight at room temperature for a few days (I’m comfortable storing glazed items at room temp for a few days; then move into the fridge if you have any left), or in the freezer for up to 6 months.
  • Adapted from Lemon Lemonies, Fudgy Banana Bars, Fudgy Pumpkin Bars.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 461kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 68g (23%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g (35%) Cholesterol 65mg (22%) Sodium 95mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 49g (98%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 461

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 461kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 68g 23%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Cholesterol 65mg 22%
Sodium 95mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 49g 98%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.