Basic Cookie Mix
["4 c. shortening (Crisco, best)", "4 c. sugar", "9 c. sifted all-purpose flour", "2 c. nonfat dry milk", "3 1/2 Tbsp. baking powder", "1 Tbsp. salt"]
["In a 6-quart or larger bowl, cream shortening and sugar with electric mixer, adding sugar to the shortening gradually.", "Blend thoroughly.", "Add remaining ingredients.", "Add to creamed mixture slowly, using low speed.", "Mix until like coarse corn meal.", "Store in tightly covered container."]
["shortening", "sugar", "flour", "nonfat dry milk", "baking powder", "salt"]