1/3 c. shortening or butter
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg, well beaten
1 1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. milk
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cinnamon

Cream together shortening, butter and sugar. Blend in egg. Sift together flour, baking powder and salt and mix alternately with milk. Fill muffin cups 2/3 full. Sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture (optional) and bake at 350 degrees 20-30 minutes. Makes 1 dozen.