Egg-Nog - Classic Cooked

In large saucepan, beat together eggs, sugar and salt, if desired

Stir in 2 cups of the milk

Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thick enough to coat a metal spoon and reaches 160 degrees F

Remove from heat

Stir in remaining 2 cups milk and vanilla

Cover and regfigerate until thoroughly chilled, several hours or overnight

Just before serving, pour into bowl or pitcher

Garnish or add stir-ins, if desired

Choose 1 or several of: Chocolate curls, cinnamon sticks, extracts of flavorings, flavored brandy or liqueur, fruit juice or nectar, ground nutmeg, maraschino cherries, orange slices, peppermint sticks or candy canes, plain brandy, run or whiskey, sherbet or ice-cream, whipping cream, whipped

Serve immediately.