FEATHER-LIGHT MUFFINS

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Your family will likely gobble up these airy muffins, which won me a blue ribbon at our county fair! Pretty as well as tasty, their hint of spice will brighten breakfast, brunch or lunch for family or company. - Sonja Blow, Groveland, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 10 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/3 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg
1-1/2 cups cake flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup whole milk
TOPPING:
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup butter, melted

Steps:

In a bowl, cream shortening, sugar and egg. Combine dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Fill greased muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 325° for 20-25 minutes or until golden. Let cool for 3-4 minutes. Meanwhile, combine sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Roll warm muffins in melted butter, then in sugar mixture. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 283mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.