Oatmeal Cookie Mix

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 cups whole wheat pastry flour
• 4 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 6 cups brown sugar, firmly packed
• 3 cups vegetable shortening
• 8 cups quick-cooking rolled oats

Recipe

• 1 in a large bowl combine the flours with salt, baking powder and baking soda; mix in brown sugar.
• 2 cut in shortening with a pastry blender until it is evenly distributed.
• 3 stir in the oats and mix well.
• 4 pour the mixture into a large airtight container.
• 5 this can be stored in a cool, dry place for up to 12 weeks.