Christmas Buttered Brandy
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 pint vanilla ice cream, softened
Brandy
Whipped Cream (optional)
Cinnamon Sticks (optional)
Combine butter, sugar, and spices; beat until light and fluffy. Add ice cream, and stir until well blended. Spoon mixture into a 2 quart freezer proof container; freeze.
Thaw slightly to serve. Place 3 tablespoons butter mixture and 1 ounce of brandy in large mug; fill with boiling water; stirring well (any unused butter mixture can be refrozen). Top with whipped cream, and serve with cinnamon sticks, if
desired.
Makes about 12 cups.
