1/2 c. sugar
1/3 c. shortening
1 egg
1 1/2 c. sifted flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
6 tbsp. melted butter

In mixer bowl, cream together 1/2 cup sugar, shortening, and egg. Sift flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Fill 12 greased muffin pans 2/3 full. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Combine 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon. Remove muffins from oven. Immediately dip muffins in butter, then in cinnamon-sugar mixture until coated. Serve warm. Makes 12.