Yield: 100 Portions (6 pans)
Each Portion: 2 cookies
Temperature: 350° F Oven
Pan Size: 18 x 26 inch sheet pan
| Ingredients | Weights | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Shortening | 3 lb | 1-3/4 qt |
| Eggs, whole, slightly beaten | 1 lb 12 oz | 3-1/4 cups (18 eggs) |
| Water | 1/2 cup | |
| Sugar, granulated | 6 lb | 3-1/4 qt |
| Salt | 1 oz | 1-2/3 tbsp |
| Baking powder | 1-1/4 oz | 2-2/3 tbsp |
| Cocoa | 1 lb | 1 qt |
| Flour, wheat, general purpose, sifted | 5 lb | 1-1/4 gal |
- Place ingredients in mixer bowl in order listed. Mix at low speed 1 to 2 minutes or until thoroughly blended. Scrape down bowl once during mixing.
- Divide dough into 10 pieces, about 1 lb 10 oz each. Form into rolls 2 inches thick. Wrap in waxed paper and chill at least 3 hours.
- Slice each roll into 20 pieces. Place in rows, 5 by 7, on ungreased pans.
- Bake about 10 minutes or until done.
- Loosen cookies from pans while still warm.
VARIATIONS:
- CHOCOLATE COOKIES (CHOCOLATE COOKIE MIX): Omit Steps 1 through 5. Place 10 lb (2-No. 10 cn) Chocolate Cookie Mix and contents of soda pouches in mixer bowl. Prepare according to instructions on container.
- DOUBLE CHOCOLATE CHIP BARS (CHOCOLATE COOKIE MIX): Omit Steps 1 through 5. Place 10 lb (2-No. 10 cn) Chocolate Cookie Mix, contents of soda pouches, and 4-1/2 cups water in mixer bowl. Beat at medium speed 1 minute. Add 2 lb 4 oz (3-12 oz pg) chocolate chips or chocolate flavored baking chips; mix at low speed. Spread 7 lb batter in each greased 18 by 26 inch sheet pans (2 pans). Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Cut 6 by 18 per pan while warm.
EACH PORTION: 2 Bars. - DOUBLE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES (CHOCOLATE COOKIE MIX): Omit Steps 1 through 5. Place 10 lb (2-No. 10 cn) Chocolate Cookie Mix, contents of soda pouches, and 3 cups water in mixer bowl. Mix at medium speed 1 minute. Add 2 lb 4 oz (3-12 oz pg) chocolate chips or chocolate flavored baking chips; mix on low speed. Drop by rounded tbsp (1 oz), in rows, 5 by 7, on greased pans. Bake at 375°F. 12 to 14 minutes. Loosen cookies from pans while still warm.