Tom and Jerry's

By jadedrosie

Ingredients

• 6 eggs, separated and room temperature
• 2 1/4 cups superfine sugar, divided*
• Salt to taste
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup powdered milk
• Boiling water
• Rum, brandy, or whiskey (your choice)
• Nutmeg
• * If you can't find superfine sugar (also called Baker's sugar), use regular granulated sugar. I like to use the superfine sugar because it dissolves easier.
• In a small bowl, beat egg yolks until thick.
• In a large bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold 1/2 cup sugar slowly into whites. Fold beaten egg yolks into the egg whites. Add remaining 1 3/4 cups sugar, salt, and vanilla extract. Gradually stir in powdered milk.
• Store, covered, in the refrigerator, and use as needed.

Preparation

Step 1

Make each individual serving in a large cup or mug:

* Place 1 to 2 heaping tablespoons of prepared Tom and Jerry batter into each cup (amount depends on size of cup and to your taste preference.

* Add boiling water to fill cups to 3/4 full

* Add 1 ounce of either rum, brandy or whiskey to each cup (use the amount of liquor you desire - for children, leave the liquor out)

* Stir until well blended

* Sprinkle with nutmeg

* Serve and enjoy!