Eggnog Bars

Anyone who loves eggnog will really fall for these bars. The eggnog flavor is key & this means that you should opt for a good quality eggnog that doesn't use artificial flavors because it will really effect the taste quality of the bars. I would even recommend making your own homemade eggnog to use in this recipe. 

Eggnog Bars

Servings: 8x8 inch pan yielding 9 servings Time: Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 25-29 minutes Cooling time: 40 minutes Source: Averie Cook's Eggnog Bars

Ingredients

Bars

3/4 cup white chocolate chips

1 stick (1/2 cup) butter melted

1 large egg, room temperature

2/3 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup eggnog

2 tsp vanilla extract

1 3/4 cups all purpose flour

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp ground nutmeg

1/4 tsp salt or to taste

Glaze

2 cups confectioners sugar

1/3 cup eggnog or more for consistency

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

ground nutmeg to sprinkle on top

Bars:

Step 1

Pre-heat oven to 350. Line baking pan with aluminum foil. Grease foil & set aside.

Step 2

Melt the white chocolate and the butter being careful to not overheat.

Step 3

Wait a moment until the chocolate-butter mixture has cooled slightly. Add the eggs to this mixture being careful to not scramble them. Whisk to combine.

Step 4

Add the sugar, eggnog and vanilla. Whisk to combine.

Step 5

Add the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Stir until just combined.

Step 6

Pour batter into pan and bake for 25-29 minutes, or until cooked through. To get the ideal consistency you can insert a tester. If a few moist crumbs come off then it is just right.

Step 7

Once cake is baked set aside to cool.

Glaze:

Step 1

In a medium bowl whisk all glaze ingredients together besides the nutmeg. Add more eggnog if a thinner consistency is desired. Glaze should be pourable.
Step 2 
Pour glaze on top of cake once it is completely cooled. Sprinkle some ground nutmeg on top. Serve at room temperature.