#eggnog

#eggnog

In a small saucepan over medium heat, add cranberries and rum. Stir to coat, and as soon as it starts simmering, remove from the heat. Let it sit for 30 minutes before transferring the macerated fruit into a small bowl, using a slotted spoon. Reserve the leftover rum. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 3-quart baking dish with butter; set aside. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add butter, eggnog, heavy cream, granulated sugar, and salt.

One of the best things about using buttercream frosting on baked goods is that it is so easy to customize. Add food coloring to create any hue imaginable, use flavored extracts that complement the ingredients in your baked goods, or select a fancy piping tip to create unique frosting designs. This holiday season, invoke warm, nostalgic memories by spicing up your buttercream frosting with a touch of eggnog.