1/3 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. flour, sifted
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 egg
1/2 c. milk
1 tbsp. shortening, melted
Shortening for deep frying

Combine dry ingredients and seasonings. Beat egg, milk and melted shortening together. Stir in dry ingredients until thoroughly blended. Drop from teaspoon into deep fat heated to 365 degrees. Fry until crisp and thoroughly cooked in center, about 4 minutes.