Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Lightly grease 12 muffin cups.

In a large bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg. Set aside.

In a different bowl, cream together 1 cup sugar and shortening.

Then add eggs and mix again.

Add flour mixture and milk alternately to creamed mixture, beating well after each addition.

Fill prepared muffin cups ⅔ full.

Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until golden.

In a bowl, melt 2 sticks butter.

In a separate bowl combine remaining sugar and cinnamon.

Dip baked muffins in butter, coating thoroughly, then coat with cinnamon-sugar mixture.