With the holiday season approaching, one of the most iconic and traditional recipes is eggnog. Don’t we all love it? Even though it is delicious on its own already, you can try using the beverage to make many different mouthwatering dessert recipes that will add a sweet note to the holidays and will make you love eggnog all year long. Here is a list of recipes so delicious that you have to try!

Eggnog Pudding

Eggnog pudding is a delicious and easy layered dessert that everyone will love!
Eggnog pudding is a delicious and easy layered dessert that everyone will love! Source: Country Living

This eggnog-and-brandy recipe is amazingly delicious and it will bring you the traditional holiday taste you are craving. To display these creamy layers you can prepare it on individual glass compotes or on a big one, whatever you have in hand. We bet it will be the guests’ favorite! Get the instructions at Country Living.

Eggnog Cheesecake Bars

Love eggnog? Love cheesecake? You're in luck! These eggnog cheesecake bars are super easy to make and delicious to devour.
Love eggnog? Love cheesecake? You're in luck! These eggnog cheesecake bars are super easy to make and delicious to devour. Source: Shugary Sweets

Incredibly tasty, these bars are perfect to carry to work to satisfy the afternoon sweet cravings or in your children’s lunchbox to celebrate the upcoming holidays. It combines a gingersnap crust, creamy cheesecake filling, and a snickerdoodle cookie topping. Drooling yet? Get the recipe at Shugary Sweets!

Melt in Your Mouth Eggnog Cookies

If you're looking for a delicious, melt-in-your-mouth eggnog cookie, this is the recipe for you.
If you're looking for a delicious, melt-in-your-mouth eggnog cookie, this is the recipe for you. Source: Coupon Cravings

This incredible recipe is so tasty you will have a hard time keeping yourself from eating all of the cookies! The cookies melt in your mouth when you eat them, and the heavenly flavor will fill you with such immense pleasure. Think we’re exaggerating? Get the recipe at Coupon Cravings. You can thank us later.

Eggnog Cupcakes

Every list of desserts needs at least one cupcake recipe. This is the only eggnog cupcake recipe you'll need!
Every list of desserts needs at least one cupcake recipe. This is the only eggnog cupcake recipe you'll need! Source: Life, Love, and Sugar

There is always a cupcake recipe on a dessert list, and here it’s no different. Not because it’s a must, but because this recipe is truly delicious, and the eggnog kick that it brings will make you thankful this mix of cupcake and eggnog was ever invented. Get the recipe at Life, Love and Sugar.

Eggnog Magic Cake

Who doesn't love magic cake? Add in a little eggnog and you have a delicious holiday treat that everyone will love!
Who doesn't love magic cake? Add in a little eggnog and you have a delicious holiday treat that everyone will love! Source: Boulder Locavore

Doesn't it look insanely delicious? This Eggnog Magic Cake recipe is indeed magical with its phenomenal texture. The taste is light and not overwhelming, so it will please everybody, even the non-nog guests. Get the detailed instructions over at Boulder Locavore and try it out!

Eggnog Dip

Instead of frosting every cookie by hand, why not make a wonderfully easy eggnog cookie dip?
Instead of frosting every cookie by hand, why not make a wonderfully easy eggnog cookie dip? Source: Wine and Glue

Another interesting recipe you can do with eggnog is this yummy cookie dip. Its creamy texture combined with the amazing sweet flavor makes it perfect for the season, especially considering how easy it is to prepare. You can serve it with gingersnaps or graham crackers and the family will love it! Get the instructions over at Wine and Glue.

Eggnog Meltaways

There's something magical about having a dessert melt away in your mouth. Give these magical desserts a try this season!
There's something magical about having a dessert melt away in your mouth. Give these magical desserts a try this season! Source: The Recipe Critic

These meltaways are a must! They are incredibly delicious with a subtle eggnog taste, and, as the name suggests, they melt in your mouth! You can take them to work for a occasional bite, use them to amaze the guests or even give them as a gift to someone you love. It’s very easy to prepare. You can check out The Recipe Critic for the instructions!

Eggnog Cinnamon Rolls

Who says dessert has to be eaten after dinner? These eggnog cinnamon rolls are a delicious way to start off your day!
Who says dessert has to be eaten after dinner? These eggnog cinnamon rolls are a delicious way to start your day! Source: Half Baked Harvest

This recipe is perfect for the season! These remarkably easy eggnog cinnamon rolls will stun away the guests with its luxurious taste and fluffy texture. Doesn’t it look sensational? Get the recipe and instructions over at Half Baked Harvest and taste this incredible dessert!

Dark Chocolate Chunk Eggnog Cookies

Add a little unique twist to your chocolate chunk cookies this year by adding eggnog!
Add a little unique twist to your chocolate chunk cookies this year by adding eggnog! Source: Brown Eyed Baker

These cookies may look normal, but we bet the taste will astonish you. The subtle eggnog sweetness balanced with the dark chocolate will fill your mouth with a holiday taste that you and your family will love. Check out the recipe at Brown Eyed Baker for more details!

Eggnog Bourbon Balls

For a one-bite dessert that will leave you wanting more, try these eggnog and bourbon dessert balls!
For a one-bite dessert that will leave you wanting more, try these eggnog and bourbon dessert balls! Source: Farmgirl Gourmet

Nothing better during the holidays than eggnog and bourbon! How about mixing these two rich flavors to make this amazing dessert? Farmgirl Gourmet made these incredible Eggnog Bourbon Balls that we can’t help but drool over. Doesn’t it look delicious? Get the recipe!

Gingerbread Eggnog Cocktail

As a bonus item on this list, try this scrumptious gingerbread eggnog cocktail!
As a bonus item on this list, try this scrumptious gingerbread eggnog cocktail! Source: Delish

Ok, it may not be a dessert, but let’s pretend. Consider it a bonus. This delicious cocktail is so amazing that we had to include here. Gingerbread, just like eggnog, is a very important part of the holiday season, and this mixture of the two is a must to accompany all those delicious dishes that the season brings. Get the instructions at Delish!

Out of Eggnog?

If you don't want to have to buy your eggnog, here's a great recipe for homemade eggnog.
If you don't want to have to buy your eggnog, here's a great recipe for homemade eggnog. Source: The Kitchn

Don’t worry. The Kitchn presents this great homemade eggnog recipe so that you don’t need to leave the house to have some more. Check out the recipe, it is very detailed with pictures and instructions. No excuses now!

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