Glazed Eggnog Bread

by Gayle on Dec 11, 2017 (updated Aug 6, 2025) 22 comments »

This Glazed Eggnog Bread is filled with warm holiday spices and makes a deliciously festive treat. Soft and moist with a subtle hint of eggnog, you’ll love the flavors of this homemade Christmas bread for a decadent breakfast or easy dessert!

Keep the deliciousness going with my Easy Eggnog Waffles, Lemon Blueberry Bread and Eggnog Cheesecake

Did you know that grocery stores sometimes sell eggnog even when it’s nowhere near the holidays?

Maybe I’m the last person to notice this, but it’s true. Towards the beginning of last year, I spotted eggnog still lingering on the shelves well after the holidays. Guess people love it that much, or maybe it was just leftover stock waiting to expire.

Of course, it’s not front and center like it is in December, and I’m sure sales drop way down. Still, I was surprised to see it. Same with apple cider, my store carries it year-round too, but I never buy it unless it’s fall. It just feels wrong out of season. Know what I mean?

But back to eggnog. I know it’s a love-it-or-hate-it kind of drink, but I’m solidly on team eggnog, even if I can only manage a few glasses during the holiday season. It’s creamy, festive, and just screams December to me.

Now, baking with eggnog? That’s a whole different story. I could go for eggnog desserts just about any time of year. From White Chocolate Eggnog Cookies to Glazed Eggnog Donuts and Caramel Eggnog French Toast Bake I’m all in.

And that’s where this Glazed Eggnog Bread comes in.

Funny enough, I first tested this recipe as muffins last holiday season. I finally got them right, but struggled with the photos, so I shelved it. When I picked it back up this year, I made a few tweaks and turned it into a loaf instead, and I’m so glad I did.

Whether you sip eggnog all season long or only tolerate it in dessert form, this bread is perfect. The warm, cozy spices pair beautifully with the rich eggnog, creating a flavor that’s oh-so comforting.

And let’s not forget the glaze. It’s the final touch that makes this Glazed Eggnog Bread irresistible.

What Makes This Eggnog Quick Bread So Delicious

It bakes up soft, moist, and oh so delicious!
This eggnog bread is perfect for Christmas morning or dessert!
The glaze lends an extra bit of eggnog flavor – enough you can taste it, but not enough to bowl you over!

Ingredients in Eggnog Bread

This eggnog bread recipe calls for mostly pantry staples, plus a couple extra special add-ins:

All-purpose flour
Baking powder
Cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt
Eggnog
Unsalted butter
Granulated sugar and brown sugar
Eggs
Vanilla
Powdered sugar

How to Make Glazed Eggnog Bread

This Glazed Eggnog Bread is simple to make and full of cozy, seasonal flavor. With just a few basic steps, you’ll have a soft, spiced loaf topped with a sweet eggnog glaze, perfect for holiday mornings or anytime you’re craving a festive treat.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the eggnog, melted butter, white sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk thoroughly.
Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix. Spoon the batter into a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
Bake until the bread is lightly browned and a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then more it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Drizzle the eggnog glaze over the cooled bread with a spoon or other utensil.

Recipe Variations

Replace 1 cup of all purpose flour with 1 cup of whole wheat flour to give this Christmas bread a healthy twist!
Pour in about half a cup of chopped nuts in the batter to give some crunch to this bread! Pecans or walnuts would work well.
Add a little rum extract to the glaze to bring in even more holiday flavors!

Can I Freeze This Bread?

I’ve never frozen this bread, so I can’t say for sure. However, I imagine it would freeze well without the glaze.

Tips for Making Eggnog Quick Bread

Be sure not to over stir the bread mixture! If you over stir it, you can create bubbles in the mixture which will leave a series of pockets in your loaf.
If you don’t have toothpicks, you can use a clean knife to insert into the loaf to check doneness. if anything sticks to the knife, it needs more cooking time.
To prevent a mess when glazing the bread, stick a piece of paper (scratch paper, wax paper, whatever you have on hand), underneath the loaf. Then drizzle the glaze with a spoon and any runoff will go onto the paper instead of your counter. Once the glaze has set you can remove the paper and throw it away.

The soft and fluffy center and the sweet eggnog glaze will reel you in on this decadent loaf. So whether you’re looking for an easy breakfast, afternoon snack, or simple dessert for the holidays, this Glazed Eggnog Bread was made for you. And since you can buy eggnog all year long, you have no excuse not to make these come the spring and summer, too!