1 lb. brown sugar
1/4 lb. soft butter
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. cloves
Pinch of salt

Beat sugar and butter together until thoroughly creamed and fluffy. Beat in remaining ingredients. Store in tight container in refrigerator.

To make hot buttered rum: 1 teaspoon batter, heaping and 1 1/2 ounce light rum. Combine with hot water in mug, if desired. Decorate with cinnamon stick.