Doughnut Muffins - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/3 c. soft shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar, divided
1 egg
1 1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 c. milk
6 Tbsp. melted butter
1 tsp. cinnamon

Preparation

Cream shortening and 1 cup sugar.
Add egg; beat well.
Mix and sift flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg.
Add alternately with milk to egg mixture.
Fill greased muffin pans 2/3 full. Bake in moderate oven (350\u00b0) for 20 to 30 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove from pans at once and roll in melted butter, then in mixture of remaining 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon.
Makes 12 medium or 18 small muffins.