Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease bottoms of
48 small muffin cups. Mix
shortening, 1/2 c sugar, and egg thoroughly. Sift together flour,
baking
powder, salt and nutmeg. Stir flour mixture and milk alternately
into
sugar/shortening mixture. Fill greased muffin cups 2/3 full.
Bake 15
minutes or until golden brown. Dip immediately in melted butter,
then in
mixture of cinnamon/sugar. Serve hot. Makes 3-1/2 to 4 dozen.
Makes 42 servings