Hot Buttered Rum Batter

Ingredients

• 1 pound dark brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon cloves

Instructions

1. Mix to a paste, then store in a covered jar.
2. For 1 cup, mix 1 teaspoon batter, 1 1/2 ounces dark rum and boiling water to fill cup. Stir.
3. Sprinkle with nutmeg, if desired.