Buttery Cinnamon Breakfast Puffs

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) for optimal results. Next, take a moment to prepare the muffin cups by either greasing them with cooking spray or lining them with paper liners, making sure to cover all 12 cups.

In a large mixing vessel, combine the dry ingredients - flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg. Using a whisk or electric mixer, blend these dry ingredients until they're well incorporated.

In a separate mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup of sugar and the shortening. Using an electric mixer or a wooden spoon, cream these ingredients together until they form a smooth consistency. Crack in an egg and mix well.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the shortening mixture, alternating with milk until you have a smooth batter. Make sure to beat everything well together.

Spoon the prepared batter into the greased or lined muffin cups, filling each one to the top.

Bake these delicious treats in your preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they're golden brown and cooked through. While the muffins are baking, prepare a sweet topping by combining 1/2 cup of sugar and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon in a small bowl.

Remove the muffins from the oven and carefully transfer them to a plate or serving dish. Immediately, dip the tops of each muffin into melted margarine, followed by a generous coating of the sugar and cinnamon mixture. Repeat this process with each muffin until all of them are beautifully decorated.

Serve these tasty treats warm, straight from the oven.