holiday baking

Easy Eggnog Scones (Soft, Festive, and Perfect for Holiday Mornings)

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If you love the creamy, nostalgic flavor of eggnog, these eggnog scones will be your new holiday favorite. Tender, lightly sweet, and warmly spiced, they’re perfect for brunch, holiday gatherings, or a cozy morning at home.

Why These Scones Are Amazing

  • Soft, flaky texture
  • The perfect use for leftover eggnog
  • Ready in under 30 minutes
  • Taste like Christmas in pastry form

Ingredients:

For the scones:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • 6 tbsp cold butter, cubed
  • ½ cup eggnog
  • 1 egg

For the glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tbsp eggnog
  • Pinch of nutmeg

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
  2. In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.
  3. Cut in butter until mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
  4. Whisk egg and eggnog together, then pour into the dry ingredients.
  5. Stir until a soft dough forms; don’t overmix.
  6. Shape into a circle about 1 inch thick. Cut into 8 wedges.
  7. Bake 12–15 minutes or until lightly golden.
  8. Whisk glaze ingredients and drizzle over warm scones.

Make Them Extra Special:

  • Add white chocolate chips
  • Sprinkle coarse sugar on top before baking
  • Mix in a pinch of cinnamon
  • Serve warm with cinnamon butter

A cozy, festive treat that pairs perfectly with coffee, cocoa, or—you guessed it—more eggnog! Plus, these freeze so well and thaw beautifully on a busy morning!

The Best Soft & Spiced Gingerbread Loaf (Moist, Cozy, and Perfect for the Holidays)

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If there’s one recipe that instantly brings holiday warmth into the kitchen, it’s a classic gingerbread loaf—soft, spiced, and filled with that nostalgic molasses sweetness. This easy gingerbread loaf bakes up beautifully, makes your home smell incredible, and is the perfect treat for gifting, snacking, or serving with a cup of tea or coffee.

Why You’ll Love This Gingerbread Loaf

  • Perfectly moist and tender
  • Balanced spices (not too strong, not too mild)
  • Incredibly simple to make
  • Makes a great homemade gift
  • Tastes even better the next day

Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp cloves
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • ½ cup melted butter
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup molasses
  • 1 egg
  • ¾ cup hot water

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a loaf pan with parchment or grease well.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
  3. In another bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, molasses, and egg until smooth.
  4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet.
  5. Pour in the hot water and stir until just combined.
  6. Pour into loaf pan and bake 45–55 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool before slicing. The flavor deepens beautifully overnight.

Serving Ideas:

  • Add a dusting of powdered sugar
  • Drizzle with a simple vanilla glaze
  • Serve warm with butter
  • Pair with whipped cream or cream cheese frosting

This cozy gingerbread loaf brings all the holiday magic in one simple, delicious bake.