Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease bottoms of 48 small muffin cups. Mix shortening, half 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 two third full. Bake 15 minutes or until golden brown. Dip immediately in melted butter, then in mixture of cinnamon/sugar. Serve hot. Makes 3- half to 4 dozen. Mrs. James Hopkins ----