5 tbsp. butter
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 c. sifted flour
2 1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 c. milk

Cream butter and sugar until light and fluff. Beat in egg. Sift flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg. Add flour mixture to creamed mixture. Alternately with milk. Fill buttered muffin cups slightly less than 1/2 full. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes, 20 minutes if oven is preheated.

TOPPING:

Mix 1/4 cup sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon.