Churros Muffins

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
2. 2
   Grease 3 6-cup muffin pans.
3. 3
   In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg.
4. 4
   In a large bowl, using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat shortening and 1 cup of the sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until well blended and pale yellow.
5. 5
   With the mixer on low speed, beat in flour mixture alternately with milk, making three additions of flour and two of milk, until just blended.
6. 6
   Divide batter equally among prepared muffin cups.
7. 7
   Bake in preheated oven for 23 to 26 minutes or until tops are golden. Let cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
8. 8
   Pour butter into a small bowl. In another small bowl, combine cinnamon and the remaining sugar. Roll warm muffins in butter, then in sugar mixture to coat. Return to rack and let cool.