Use Chef Pastry Mix (see below) in this recipe.
8 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup baking powder
1 tablespoon cornstarch (to keep mixture dry)
1 tablespoon salt
2 cups vegetable shortening solid
* See note below.
2 1/4 cups Chef Pastry Mix
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
1 egg
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
* Measure dry ingredients into a large bowl; mix well. Sift mixture into another large bowl. With a pastry blender; cut in shortening until mixture resembles cornmeal. Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place up to 3 months. Heat oven to 375° F. Beat all ingredients in bowl until smooth. Drop dough by well-rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets; bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from cookie sheets immediately.
Note: For a chewier cookie, increase water to 4 tablespoons.