1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tbsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 c. sugar
1/3 c. shortening
1 egg
1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
6 tbsp. butter, melted

Lightly grease 12 muffin cups; set aside.

Stir together flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg; set aside.

In mixer bowl, cream together 1/2 cup sugar, the shortening and egg. Add flour mixture and milk alternately to creamed mixture, beating well after each addition.

Fill prepared muffin cups 2/3 full. Bake in 350 degree oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden.

Combine 1/2 cup sugar and the cinnamon. Remove muffins from oven. Immediately dip in melted butter, then in cinnamon-sugar mixture until coated. Serve warm. Makes 12 muffins.