Preheat oven to 425°.

Add flour, baking powder, sugar, granulated garlic and salt to a bowl and stir together.

Cut the butter into pats and add to the flour along with the shortening. Use a pastry cutter or large tined fork cut into the flour until mixture is crumbly.

Add shredded cheese and finely diced jalapenos and mix well.

Pour in the milk and mix until combined.

Sprinkle flour over a clean surface and add the biscuit dough. Use your fingers to press the dough to about 1/2 inch thickness.

Use a 2 inch biscuit cutter to shape the biscuits.

Place on a lined or greased baking sheet with the sides touching.

Bake for 15- 17 minutes or until biscuits are lightly browned around the edges.

Remove from oven.

Make the cilantro garlic butter by melting butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add sliced garlic cloves and cook 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add finely chopped cilantro.

Brush butter over hot biscuits and serve immediately.