Tom and Jerry Batter

The Tom and Jerry drink is a holiday favorite in my family. The batter makes an excellent topping for both alcoholic cocktails as well as hot cocoa, eggnog, or warm milk for the kids. The batter can be frozen or kept in the refrigerator for several weeks.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 131 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 pound butter, room temperature
• 12 large eggs, separated, divided
• 3 pounds confectioners' sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Beat egg whites and salt in a large glass or metal mixing bowl until stiff peaks form. Lift your beater or whisk straight up: the egg whites should form a sharp peak that holds its shape.

Step 2

Beat egg yolks in a separate large bowl.

Step 3

Beat butter and confectioners' sugar in a third large bowl until light and fluffy; beat in egg yolks and vanilla. Stir in nutmeg, cloves, allspice, and beaten egg whites until well blended.