10770 Eggnog Frosting 7 mins 7 mins 2 cups Tue Nov 14 13:38:00 -0800 2006 Tue Nov 14 13:43:27 -0800 2006 CHOW http://www.chow.com/recipes/10770 Tue, 14 Nov 2006 21:43:27 GMT A festive frosting for holiday cookies A festive frosting for holiday cookies. This is a sweet way to use leftover eggnog. It will give a grown-up slant to sugar cookies or cupcakes.

Game plan: If refrigerating, allow frosting to come to room temperature before using.

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  • In a medium mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to cream the butter on medium speed until fluffy and light in color.
  • Add the powdered sugar and continue to mix until it is well incorporated.
  • Add the remaining ingredients and beat until frosting is very airy and thoroughly mixed, about 2 minutes. Use immediately to frost cookies or cupcakes, or store covered in the refrigerator until ready to use.
    • ]]>     http://www.chow.com Aida Mollenkamp 54 Sweet/Dessert 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened

    ]]>     298 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

    ]]>     292 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

    ]]>     279 Pinch ground cinnamon

    ]]>     301 Pinch kosher salt

    ]]>     1/4 cup Best Eggnog

    ]]>     308 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

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