CINNAMON BUTTER PUFFS

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These are *so* good! they may be made in to baby Butter Puffs by using mini muffin tins and reducing the baking time --- I sometimes add in 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon to the batter :)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 10 puffs

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup vegetable shortening (Crisco is best)
1/2 cup sugar (or less)
1 egg
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla (optional)
1 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a small bowl combine 1/2 cup sugar with 1 teaspoon cinnamon; set aside.
  • Place 1/2 cup melted butter in another bowl; set aside.
  • Grease 10 regular-size muffin cups.
  • In a medium bowl, beat shortening, sugar, egg and vanilla until smooth.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg.
  • Add flour mixture to the shortening mixture (stir in a little at a time).
  • Pour in the milk; beat until blended and smooth.
  • Fill tins 2/3 full.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes or until lightly golden.
  • As soon as they are done, dip them one by one firstly into the melted butter, then roll them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.

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