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These Eggnog Cranberry Biscuits are flaky, buttery, and the perfect festive treat for a cozy Christmas morning breakfast! This is the one recipe my family insists on every year. Warm, buttery, flaky biscuits with just the right touch of holiday spice. Even if you are not usually an eggnog fan, you will fall in love with the subtle flavor!! These pair perfectly with coffee or tea and are one of our favorite Christmas breakfast ideas.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
As a nutritionist, I love sharing holiday recipes that feel nostalgic, comforting, and still fit beautifully into a balanced seasonal menu. These biscuits check every box. They are soft and golden with the perfect crumb. The sweet spiced eggnog adds richness without being overpowering, and the dried cranberries bring a bright tart flavor that makes every bite taste like Christmas morning.
How to Make These Eggnog Cranberry Biscuits
Making these festive biscuits is incredibly easy, which is part of what makes them such a holiday favorite. The dough comes together quickly. The eggnog replaces heavy cream to add a naturally sweet and spiced flavor. A touch of sugar enhances the cranberries without making these overly sweet.
You can shape them with biscuit cutters or use fun cookie cutters. Kids love helping with this part, and it is such a joyful kitchen tradition. Bake until the tops are lightly golden and the centers are tender and flaky. These reheat beautifully and work great for easy holiday baking. After you roll the dough into a disc, you can also cut like a pizza if you don’t have a biscuit cutter to create triangle scones.
Tips to Make the Best Christmas Biscuits
These Eggnog Cranberry Biscuits have become such a tradition in our home that my kids now make them themselves. This year they decided to deliver boxes of biscuits while Christmas caroling to neighbors. It is a fun way to share something homemade during a season full of cookies and candy. You can freeze the biscuits and reheat as needed, which makes them perfect for busy mornings.
If you’re baking these Eggnog Cranberry Biscuits for your holiday morning, don’t forget to check out my Free Holiday Guide. It’s filled with festive breakfasts, cozy treats, and party‑ready appetizers to complete your seasonal spread.
ENJOY!
Eggnog Cranberry Biscuits
Ingredients
- 2 cups gluten-free flour or all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1 stick butter, cut into small pieces
- 3/4 cup eggnog
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.
- In a large bowl, mix together dry ingredients (flour through spices).
- Begin to cut in the butter. You can use a pastry knife, fork, or even a food processor. You want the mixture to be crumbly.
- Mix in eggnog, and create a thick dough. Knead gently with your hands to incorporate all dry ingredients. Gently fold in cranberries.
- Roll out the dough on parchment paper or a floured surface to approximately 1 inch thick. Using biscuit cutters or cookie cutters, cut into shapes. Place on a cookie sheet.
- Bake for 15-17 mins (depending on oven) until biscuits are very lightly golden.
- Remove from oven, let sit for another 3-5 minutes. Butter and serve warm!
Could you use dairy free Egg Nog??
Yes!
Can I use fresh cranberries?
Yes! Definitely. It will be a bit more tart, but you can coat them in a bit of sugar.