Preparation:
1. In a large bowl combine flour, sugars, baking soda, and salt; stir to blend. Cut in butter with a pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse meal.
2. Store mix in one large bag or divide into four 4-3/4-cup portions. Mix made with butter or margarine can be stored in freezer up to 4 months. Mix made with shortening can be stored in cupboard up to 6 months.
Makes 2 large batches, 6 to 8 dozen cookies. |