Cinnamon Breakfast Puffs

Directions

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   1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease 12 muffin cups.
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   2. In a large bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg. Set aside.
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   3. In a separate bowl, cream together sugar and shortening. Add eggs and mix again.
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   4. Add flour mixture and milk alternately to creamed mixture, beating well after each addition.
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   5. Fill prepared muffin cups 2/3 full. Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes or until golden.
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   For the topping:
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   1. In a bowl, melt the butter.
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   2. In a separate bowl combine sugar and cinnamon.
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   3. Dip baked muffins in butter, coating thoroughly, then coat with cinnamon-sugar mixture.
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    So delicious. Enjoy with breakfast or just as a snack.
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    Note: I prefer the little muffin tins. If you use those, you could probably get 3 batches. Otherwise, maybe 1 1/2 of the larger ones.
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    Recipe from The Pioneer Woman's French Breakfast Puffs.