Preparation

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a mini-muffin pan with cooking spray and set aside.
• Mix 1½ cups granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon in a small mixing bowl for the coating. Set aside.
• In a mixing bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg. Set aside.
• In a large mixing bowl, cream the sugar and shortening for at least 1 minute using a hand mixer or stand mixer.
• Add eggs and vanilla, then mix again.
• Add ⅓ of the milk and ⅓ of the flour mixture, mixing well, and repeat two more times until fully mixed.
• Spoon batter into each mini-muffin space, filling no more than ¾ full.
• Bake for 10 minutes at 350 degrees until the tops are springy. You may need an additional minute depending on your oven.
• Remove muffins and place them on a cooling rack. Respray the mini-muffin pan and cook the remaining batter.
• Dip warm muffins into melted butter and then into the cinnamon-sugar mixture, coating all sides. Set on the cooling rack.
• Enjoy while fresh.