Preheat the oven to 425F

In a medium mixing bowl combine flour, salt, baking powder, cream of tartar, sugar and garlic powder in a mixing bowl

Cut in shortening using a pastry blender

Add the milk to the mixture

Stir until completely blended

Add cheese to the mixture

Stir until completely blended

Liberally spray the baking sheet with cooking spray

Drop batter onto the baking sheet to make 15 biscuits

Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes

Remove the biscuits from the oven

Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl in the microwave for 30 seconds

If not entirely melted, run the microwave for another 10 seconds

Repeat until the butter is entirely melted

Brush the biscuits with the melted butter

Return the biscuits to the oven for 5 minutes

Serve