1/3 c. sugar
1/2 c. milk
1 egg
2 tbsp. melted shortening
1 1/2 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Mix together sugar, milk, egg and shortening. Sift together the rest of the ingredients then add to the other mixture. Stir well. Drop by the heaping teaspoon into hot oil (350 degrees). If they don't turn over - turn when golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Coat with sugar, powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar.