This easy LARGE BATCH CHOCOLATE CHUNK (CHOCOLATE CHIP) COOKIES (OAMC) Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients! INGREDIENTS 1 1?2 cups brown sugar 1 1?2 cups white sugar 2 cups shortening (No substitutes) 7 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons salt 6 eggs, gently beaten 2 teaspoons baking soda 4 tablespoons hot water 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 lbs walnuts or 2 lbs pecans, chopped 3 lbs semisweet chocolate chunks DIRECTIONS Preheat Oven to 325F. In a VERY large mixing bowl or largest bowl of your Stand Mixer, add brown sugar, white sugar, and shortening. Cream together very well. In another large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set Aside. Add flour mixture and eggs alternately to the creamed mixture, mix well, scraping down sides of bowl as needed. Dissolve baking soda in the 4 tbs of HOT water. Add baking soda mixture and vanilla to dough and mix well. Stir in nuts and chocolate ch...