Ingredients

The following ingredients have 15 Servings
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (I substitute cinnamon)
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup or 1 stick of melted margarine or butter
  • 1/2 cup sugar

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 350 and grease 12-15 medium muffin cups (I just divide it among 12).
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the shortening, 1/2 cup of the sugar, and the egg thoroughly. Mix in the flour and nutmeg (or cinnamon as a substitute) alternately with the milk and vanilla (if using vanilla).
  • Divide batter evenly among prepared muffin cups and bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown.
  • In a small bowl, mix the remaining 1/2 cup sugar and the cinnamon together. Immediately after baking, dip the puff tops in the melted margarine and then in the sugar mixture. Serve hot.