1 (4 oz.) cream cheese
1 1/4 c. flour
1 c. brown sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1/3 c. shortening
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. milk to which 1 tsp. vinegar has been added
1 egg, beaten
1/4 tsp. nutmeg

Mix sugar, salt, flour, and cream cheese; cut in shortening. Reserve 1/4 cup of this mixture. To remaining mixture, add baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and nutmeg and mix well. Add egg and milk. Fill muffin tins 1/2 full; top with reserved crumbs. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes. Yield: about 12 medium.