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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and lightly grease 12 muffin cups
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In a large bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg, set aside
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In a separate large bowl, cream together the sugar and shortening
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Add the eggs and mix again
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Alternate adding 1/3 of the flour mixture and 1/3 of the milk to the creamed mixture, beating well after each addition
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Fill the muffin cups 2/3 full
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Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden. Remove the muffins from the pan and set aside.
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To make the coating, melt the butter in a bowl or glass pan. In a separate container, combine the sugar and cinnamon
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Dip the warm muffins in the butter, coating thoroughly
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Roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture. Don't be afraid to coat them really well, the kids will enjoy helping with this