{Family Favorite} Tom+Jerrys

Ever since I was little I remember going to midnight mass with my grandparents, and then staying up even later enjoying Tom and Jerry's.  Nothing says Christmas at home like this delicious warm drink with a kick.  Well, okay, when I was young I opted to have it with out alcohol.  It must be made every year! 

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{Tom and Jerry}

12 eggs

3 1/2 cups powdered sugar

2 cups granulated sugar

1 can Eagle Brand Milk

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp nutmeg

Separate eggs. Beat whites until stiff and dry looking. Add granulated sugar slowly and then add half of the powdered sugar.  In a separate bowl, beat egg yolks until light yellow and thick.  Slowly add remainder of powdered sugar and can of milk.  Keep in freezer in covered container. 

To serve: In mug, place 1 jigger of rum and brandy and 2 heaving teaspoons of Tom and Jerry batter. Add hot water to fill the mug. Sprinkle with nutmeg. 

Enjoy!