1/3 c shortening
1 c sugar, divided
1 egg
1 1/2 c flour
1 1/2 t baking powder
1/2 t salt
1/4 t ground nutmeg
1/2 c milk
1 t ground cinnamon
5 T butter, melted
In a mixing bowl, beat shortening, 1/2 c sugar and egg until smooth. Combine flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg; add to the sugar mixture alternately with milk. Fill greased muffin cups 2/3 full. Bake at 350 for 20 min. or until a toothpick comes o ut clean. Meanwhile, combine cinnamon and remaining sugar in a shallow bowl. Roll the warm puffs in butter, then in cinnamon-sugar mixture. Serve immediately. Yield: 1 dozen.
