JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- To celebrate Thanksgiving, we are sharing some of our favorite holiday recipes with you. Tracy Dot Com is showing us how to make her Tom and Jerry.
Ingredients:
12 eggs, separated
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pound butter, room temperature
3 pounds confectioner's sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Directions:
Beat egg whites and salt until foamy 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.
Beat the egg yolks to soft peaks in a separate bowl. Beat the butter and confectioners' sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Add the egg yolks and vanilla to the butter mixture; mix. Stir in the nutmeg, cloves, allspice, and the egg whites; beat until well blended. Batter can be frozen or kept in refrigerator for several weeks.
To make a Tom and Jerry, fill a cup of hot water with spiced rum or brandy, warm milk, hot cocoa, or eggnog and stir in 1 heaping tablespoon of batter.
