Description
These Eggnog Cinnamon Rolls are soft, fluffy, and infused with cozy holiday flavor. Made with eggnog-enriched dough, cinnamon-nutmeg filling, and a creamy eggnog cream cheese frosting, they’re perfect for festive mornings.
Ingredients
For the Dough:
¾ cup eggnog, warmed
2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
3 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
For the Filling:
½ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
For the Frosting:
4 oz cream cheese, softened
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
2–3 tablespoons eggnog
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of nutmeg
Instructions
1. Mix warm eggnog, sugar, and yeast and let foam.
2. Add egg, butter, salt, and flour to form dough.
3. Knead until smooth and let rise until doubled.
4. Roll dough into a rectangle and spread butter.
5. Sprinkle cinnamon-nutmeg filling evenly.
6. Roll, slice, and place in baking dish.
7. Let rise 30 minutes.
8. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes.
9. Beat frosting ingredients and spread over warm rolls.
Notes
Warm eggnog gently—do not overheat.
Best served warm so frosting melts into rolls.
Can be prepped the night before and baked fresh.
Store leftovers covered in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 75mg