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I found this on the blog of note and had to share.  How cute is this?????

This one is hilarious, I laughed as I watched it.

awwwww
poor cute, silly baby!

could kittens be any cuter??? I think not.

Tuesdays at the Table: Eggnog Edition

Hop on over to Cole's place, All the Small Stuff, to check out her own recipe and many more!

mmmmmmmmm, I love me some eggnog!  I've never tried it in a recipe though!  Here's a few to try :-)

Eggnog Tube Cake

photo and recipe from TasteofHome.com

12 Servings

Prep: 15 min.

Bake: 40 min. + cooling

Ingredients

1 package (18-1/4 ounces) white cake mix
1 package (3.9 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
4 eggs
1 cup eggnog
1/4 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons rum extract
1-1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg

GLAZE:

1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon rum extract
3 to 4 teaspoons eggnog

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, eggnog, oil, extract and nutmeg.
Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
Pour into a well-greased 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350° for 38-41 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving platter.
In a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, extract and enough eggnog to achieve a drizzling consistency.
Drizzle over cooled cake.
Yield: 12 servings.

Nutrition Facts:
1 slice equals 355 calories
12 g fat (3 g saturated fat)
84 mg cholesterol
456 mg sodium
56 g carbohydrate
trace fiber
5 g protein.

Eggnog Tube Cake published in Simple & Delicious November/December 2009, p51

Chai Tea Eggnog Cookies

photo and recipe from SouthernLiving.com

Hands-on Time: 20 min.

Total Time: 46 min.

Yield: Makes 2 dozen

Ingredients

1 chai tea bag
1 (17.5-oz.) package sugar cookie mix
1/2 cup melted butter
1 large egg
4 tablespoons eggnog, divided
Parchment paper
Cinnamon sugar
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350°.
Remove tea leaves from tea bag; discard bag.
Stir together tea leaves, cookie mix, butter, egg, and 2 Tbsp. eggnog until well blended.
Drop dough by tablespoonfuls onto parchment paper-lined baking sheets.
Flatten dough slightly with bottom of a glass dipped in cinnamon sugar.
Bake at 350° for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
 Remove from baking sheet to a wire rack, and cool completely (about 10 minutes).

Whisk together powdered sugar, nutmeg, and remaining 2 Tbsp. eggnog until smooth.
Spoon over cooled cookies.
Note: We tested with Tazo Chai Organic Black Tea.

Southern Living, DECEMBER 2009

Eggnog Cupcakes

photo and recipe found at SouthernLiving.com

Yield: Makes 2 dozen

Ingredients

Eggnog Pound Cake batter
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 (3-oz.) package cream cheese, softened
1 (16-oz.) package powdered sugar
1/4 cup eggnog
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

Prepare Eggnog Pound Cake batter as directed.
Place 24 paper baking cups in 2 (12-cup) muffin pans; spoon batter into cups.
Bake at 350° for 18 to 20 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
Transfer to wire racks; cool completely.
Beat butter and cream cheese with an electric mixer until creamy.
Gradually add powdered sugar alternately with eggnog, beginning and ending with sugar and beating at low speed.
Add freshly grated nutmeg and vanilla extract; beat until smooth. Spread over cupcakes.

Southern Living, DECEMBER 2009