This is a new recipe that I tried this morning. We all loved them!
Cinnamon Puffins Recipe
INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground nutmeg, divided
1/3 c. shortening
1 c. granulated sugar
1 egg
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. melted butter or margarine
1 tsp. ground cinnamon, divided
PREPARATION:
Combine flour, baking powder, salt and 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; set aside. In another bowl, beat shortening, 1/2 cup sugar, egg and vanilla until well blended. Add flour mixture to creamed mixture; beat in the milk until smooth. Fill each cup of a lightly greased 12 cup muffin tin two-thirds full with the batter. Bake at 350° for 18 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Melt butter in a small saucepan. In a small bowl combine 1/2 cup sugar, the 1 teaspoon cinnamon and remaining 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg. While puffins are warm, dip each one in butter, then in sugar mixture coating thoroughly. Store in airtight container.
They used half a bottle of my Watkins Cinna-Cream Sprinkles (which are like powdered gold around here). At $5 a bottle, those are usually reserved for the adults of the house who can discern the quality, while the boys are usually relegated to plain ol' cinnamon sugar.
Time remaining on the microwave....6 minutes and thirty seconds. That's a long time to be melting butter boys....
