Gluten Free Eggnog Muffins with Nutmeg Crumble
Tender gluten-free muffins infused with eggnog and warm nutmeg, topped with a buttery crumb mixture and finished with a silky eggnog glaze. These festive treats balance seasonal spice with a moist crumb, ideal for holiday breakfasts or gift-giving.
Ingredients
- 2 cup gluten-free baking mix
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 1 cup eggnogalmond milk with 1 tablespoon rum extract1:1dairy-freeveganeggs-freeadds dairy
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- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, freshly ground
- ½ cup gluten-free baking mix
- ¼ cup sugar
- 3 tablespoon butter
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon eggnogalmond milk with 1 tablespoon rum extract1:1dairy-freeveganeggs-freeadds dairy
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400F. Line muffin pan with holiday liners.
- 2
Whisk together baking mix and sugar in a mixing bowl. Create a well in the center.
- 3
Add eggnog, egg, vanilla, and nutmeg to the well. Whisk wet ingredients together, then mix into dry ingredients.
- 4
Scoop batter into liners, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
- 5
In a small bowl, combine baking mix and sugar. Cut butter into mixture until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
- 6
Sprinkle crumbs evenly over muffins.
- 7
Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
- 8
Whisk powdered sugar, eggnog, and nutmeg together until smooth. Drizzle over cooled muffins.
Tips
Dairy-free butter and eggnog work well as direct substitutes without adjusting quantities.
Fill muffin cups to 3/4 full to prevent overflow during baking.
Cool muffins completely before drizzling with glaze to prevent melting.
Good to Know
Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Prepare batter and crumb topping the night before. Store separately, then assemble and bake fresh.
Serve warm or at room temperature as a breakfast pastry or dessert.
Common Mistakes
Overfill cups to avoid batter spilling onto the pan during baking
Skip fully cooling muffins before applying glaze to avoid glaze sliding off
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
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