Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  8               cups  unbleached flour
  2               cups  brown sugar -- firmly packed
  1 1/2      teaspoons  baking soda
  2 1/2           cups  granulated sugar
  4          teaspoons  salt
  3               cups  vegetable shortening

Preparation:

Sift dry ingredients together into a large bowl, mixing well. With a pastry blender, cut shotening into dry ingredients until evenly distributed. Put into a large airtight container and label as Basic Cookie mix. Store in a cool dry place and use within 10 to 12 weeks. Makes about 16 cups of mix.

Nutritional Information:

11760 Calories (kcal); 615g Total Fat; (46% calories from fat); 96g Protein; 1485g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 10533mg Sodium