French Breakfast Puffs

I made these for breakfast the morning of G's 6th birthday.

This recipe is from the Quick Cooking 2001 cookbook.

1/3 c shortening
1 c sugar, divided
1 egg
1 1/2 c flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/2 c milk
1 tsp cinnamon
6 Tbsp butter or margarine, melted

In a mixing bowl, beat shortening, 1/2 c sugar, and egg til 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 degrees for 20 min or til a toothpick comes out clean. Meanwhile, combine cinnamon and remaining sugar in a shallow bowl. Roll the warm puffs in butter, then in cinnamon-sugar. Serve immediately. Makes 1 dozen.