Basic Cookie Mix

12 C flour

7 C sugar

2 T baking powder

5 t salt

4 C margarine, butter, or shortening

∙ Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off.

∙ In large bowl*, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.

∙ With fork or pastry blender, cut margarine into mixture until consistency of coarse meal.

∙ Store in tightly covered container in refrigerator or freezer**.

∙ Use within 4 weeks.

∙ Measure by dipping cup into mix; level off.

∙ Return unused mix to refrigerator or freezer.

∙ Allow measured mix to come to room temperature before adding remaining ingredients.

∙ 22 to 23 cups.***

*Bowl or other container for mixing must have 7quart capacity.

**Mix made with shortening can be stored at room temperature; preferably in cool, dry place.

***About six of the following cookie recipes can be made with this quantity of mix. Cookie Mix recipe can be cut in half, if desired.