Puffin Muffins

1 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon, divided
1/3 cup shortening
1 cup sugar, divided
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup milk

Mix together flour, baking powder, salt and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon. Beat shortening, 1/2 cup sugar, egg and vanilla extract until blended. Add flour mixture. Beat in milk until smooth. Fill lightly greased muffin tins 2/3 full.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes or until lightly browned.

While baking, melt 1/2 cup butter. Mix remaining sugar and cinnamon, and a pinch of nutmeg if desired.

While puffins are still warm, roll in melted butter, then in cinnamon/sugar mixture.