NUT BALL COFFEE CAKE

1/3 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 cup finely chopped nuts
1 1/2 cups flour
3 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/3 cup shortening
1/3 cup milk
1 egg, slightly beaten
3 tablespoons butter, melted

Combine brown sugar, cinnamon and nuts; set aside.

Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and nutmeg. Cut in shortening until particles are fine. Add milk and egg; beat thoroughly.

Drop a well rounded teaspoonful of dough first in melted butter, then in brown sugar mixture. Roll to coat. Place balls close together in 8-inch square or round pan.

Bake at 400 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.

Makes 1 (8-inch round) coffee cake
From: Recipelink.com
Source: Collector's Bake Book, Occident / King Midas Flour, Peavey Company Flour Mills, (1960's)