Hard Sauce
Four tablespoonfuls of butter, one cupful of sugar, scald the bowl and spoon. Cream the butter and add the sugar, a little at a time, working it in until it is light and smooth. Then add the white of the egg beaten dry. Beat it into butter and sugar until white. Add flavoring, beat in well. Add brandy, lemon or nutmeg for flavoring. Pile lightly in a dish and serve.