Cinnamon Puffins

Makes 1 dozen regular size muffins.

1 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup butter
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ground nutmeg, divided
1/3 cup shortening
1 cup granulated sugar, divided
1 egg
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 cup milk

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine flour, baking powder, salt and 1/2 tsp. nutmeg. In another bowl beat shortening, 1/2 cup sugar, egg and vanilla. Add flour mixture and beat in milk til smooth. Fill tins 2/3 full. Bake for 20 minutes or until light golden brown.

Melt butter. In a small bowl combine 1/2 cup sugar, cinnamon, and 1/2 tsp. nutmeg. While puffins are warm, dip each one in butter, then sugar mixture, coating thoroughly. Store in airtight container.


Submitted by Juli