Mandarin Orange Muffins

1 (11 ounce) can mandarin orange segments
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-3/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup shortening
1 egg slightly beaten
1/3 cup milk

Topping:
1/4 cup melted butter
1/4 cup sugar mixed with 1-1/2 teaspoons cinnamon


Drain oranges well and spread out on paper towels while mixing batter. Mix flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg and allspice in bowl. Cut in shortening. Add drained orange segments and mix lightly until distributed. Combine egg and milk. Add all at once to flour mixture and mix until just moistened. Spoon into large, greased muffin pan to about 3/4 depth. Bake for 20-25 minutes at 350*F. Remove from pan. While hot, dip tops in butter then in cinnamon sugar mixture.

MAKES 1 DOZEN MUFFINS.