Yuletide Eggnog Cupcakes Recipe

Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Bake Time: 20 Minutes + Cooling
Makes: 2 Dozen

Ingredients:
- 4 Eggs: Seperated
- 2/3 Cups of Butter: Softened
- 1 1/2 Cups of Sugar: Divided
- 2 1/3 Cups of All-Purpose Flour
- 3 Tsp. of Baking Powder
- 1/2 Tsp. of Ground Nutmeg
- 1/4 Tsp. of Salt
- 1 Cup of Eggnog
Frosting:
- 1 Pkg (8 oz) of Cream Cheese: Softened
- 1/4 Cup of Butter: Softened
- 3 3/4 Cups of Confectioners' Sugar
- 2 Tbsp. of Eggnog
- Freshly Grated or Additional Ground Nutmeg

Instructions:
1. Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350F. Line muffin cups with paper liners.

2. In a large bowl, cream butter and 1 /14 cup of sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder nutmeg and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with eggnog, beating well after each addition.

3. With clean beaters, beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Add remaining sugar, 1 Tbsp. at a time, beating on high after each addition until sugar is dissolved. Continue beating until stiff glossy peaks form. Fold into batter.

4. Fill prepared muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.

5. For frosting, in a bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until blended. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar and eggnog until smooth. Frost cupcakes. Sprinkle with nutmeg. Refrigerate leftovers.

Bon Appetit!