1 1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp. salt
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

In a mixing bowl stir together flour, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt; set aside. 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 12 greased muffin cups 2/3 full. Bake in 350 degree oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden. Combine 1/2 cup sugar and add the cinnamon. Remove muffins from oven and immediately dip in melted butter, then in sugar cinnamon mixture until coated. Serve warm. Yields 12 muffins.