Preheat oven to 400F. (moderately hot oven).

Crush Cheez-It® Crackers into fine crumbs on a sheet of waxed paper with a rolling pin; pour into medium sized bowl.

Combine flour, sugar and baking powder; sift into bowl with cracker crumbs. Add shortening, eggs and milk. Beat just enough to blend well.

Spoon mixture into 12 greased 2-1/2 inch muffin wells. Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes, or until muffins are a light golden brown.

1-2/3 cups (about 3/4 package)
Cheez-It® Crackers, crushed

2/3 cup sifted, all-purpose flour

3 tablespoons sugar

2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/4 cup shortening

2 eggs