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I made something today that kind of blew my mind. In fact, after it was done cooking, I stuck a spoon into the pot, took a lick and “mmmmmmmmm’d” so loud my 2 year old came running into the kitchen saying, “Is good, mama? Is good?” I continued to spoon the golden goodness into my mouth, ignoring her pleading eyes and simply answering her inquiry by nodding my head and saying “mmmmmmmm”. This golden goodness that rendered me almost speechless is Eggnog flavored pancake or waffle syrup! Indulgent, right? Even though I’m not a huge eggnog fan, I do love eggnog flavor. I also really enjoy flavored pancakes, but often am disappointed when the flavor doesn’t come through loud and clear. My solution to my dilemma was to make a syrup so rich and tasty, you’d have no doubt what flavor it was. I will say… this isn’t your everyday, head off to school, healthy morning pancake syrup. This is your indulgent, let’s celebrate the holidays, special treat kind of breakfast. And speaking of celebration…is Tuesday a good enough reason to celebrate? I think so. Let’s breakout the Eggnog Pancake Syrup! Enjoy!

 

I played around with this recipe all morning trying to get exactly what I wanted when I remembered the very indulgent buttermilk syrup recipe from Chef Brad at Thermador. Reducing the quantity and substituting eggnog for the buttermilk created exactly what I was hoping for!

Are you looking for more holiday inspired breakfasts? I have just the recipes for you!

 

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Eggnog Syrup for Pancakes or Waffles

Creamy Eggnog Syrup for Pancakes or Waffles (or ice cream!)
Author Dine & Dish

Ingredients

  • 1 stick butter
  • 3/4 cup commercially prepared eggnog full-fat version
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

Instructions

  • In a large pan (make sure it is large, this syrup will grow when you add the vanilla and soda), place the butter, eggnog, and sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring continuously.
  • Remove from heat and whisk in vanilla and soda (it will foam)
  • Serve over hot pancakes or waffles. Enjoy!

 

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  1. Heather | Farmgirl Gourmet says

    Ohhhhh. Mmmmmyyyyy gggoooooosssshhh. Seriously…I just mmmmmm’d reading this. Decadent! Wow

  4. Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga says

    Eggnog Syrup for Pancakes or Waffles <– or how about for coffee, dipping other things into, or just eating with a spoon at midnight in front of the fridge 🙂

    Sounds fabulous!

  9. Natalie says

    Kristen, you are awesome! I cannot wait to try this. Actually, I am going to the store to buy the eggnog today so that I can make it tomorrow. Super excited!!

  15. Courtney says

    oh my goodness! i dont eve want to try to make that healthy, it looks perfect just the way it is!! I am a eggnog fanatic! have you had shattos…so good!

  29. Inks4fun says

    OMG, that just went to the top of my list for indulgence foods. I plan to make waffles this weekend and this will be right beside them, you are a saint to share with us!

  31. Barbara | Creative Culinary says

    When I saw your title I wondered if you had made a revision on buttermilk syrup. I’ve actually been making the same thing forEVER; it was a recipe from my ex-father-in-law…some things in the family were worth keeping. 🙂

    I can see how eggnog in it’s place would be so good; maybe why I bought eggnog last night (beyond my favorite holiday cocktail).

  33. dhanna | Atlanta Attorneys says

    It’s my first time to see this kind of syrup and I’ll gonna try it, tired of milk and chocolate syrup in my pancake. Thanks!

  38. John Box says

    Wow. I love Eggnogs, especially this eggnog syrup. I use it for waffles, pancakes and even my toasts. They taste great.

  44. Michele says

    Oh my !!! I just made the syrup this morning and it was so delicious!!! We are total egg nog freaks here, we love it. ( I did sub 1/2 tsp. rum extract for the vanilla; I thought it pumped up the egg nog flavor a little more.)

  45. Heather says

    I made this Christmas Eve morning and it was SO GOOD! I couldn’t help but “mmmmmm” myself! I did it so much my 5-year old told me I was annoying her! Great recipe!

  46. Heather G. says

    Holy yummmmm…this is insanely decadent and delicious!
    One question…do you refrigerate it? I’m trying not to eat the whole thing with a spoon in one sitting.

  47. Darlene says

    One comment said “We somehow can’t ever finish off a carton of eggnog, so I know what I’m doing next time I’m ready to pour it down the drain”. FREEZE it. I tried it last year because I want eggnog more than at Thanksgiving and Christmas. I used small containers (about 6 – 8 ounces) and stuck them in the freezer. Just thaw them a little and the eggnog is just like freshly bought. I live in OK and we have Braums here. Their eggnog is the best I have tried.

  52. Jill says

    Can this eggnog syrup be given as a gift or would it not stay fresh? Maybe freeze it until your ready to give it?

    • Kristen says

      Hi Jill –
      It totally can be given as a gift, but it needs to be consumed within one week from what I understand (I’ve never had it last that long 😉 ).

    • Kristen says

      Totally – I haven’t tried it but I don’t see why not. As long as you have a nice, rich eggnog to start with you should be good to go!

  54. Kenneth says

    I used 1/4 cup of brown sugar and 3/4 cup white sugar….and sprinkled nutmeg as well. DI-VINE!!!! Carmel-y and egg nog-y. Yum!!

  56. Bella Hardy says

    5 stars
    I had a similar eggnog syrup for pancakes or waffles at a restaurant recently and found myself craving it and wondering if I could recreate it today.

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