Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['dairy_free'], recipe: preheat oven to 350-degrees f. grease baking sheets with margarine or spray with pam. in a large mixing bowl cream 1/2 cup butterwith sugar until fluffy. stir in pumpkin, egg and vanilla. sift dry ingredients together (flour - salt) in a bowl. add dry ingredients to butter mixture, stirring well to combine. stir in chocolate chips and nuts or raisins (if desired). drop batter by spoonfuls on to baking sheets. bake for 12-15 minutes or until browned. cool on rack.

Target recipe: sift flour with soda and salt, set aside. preheat oven to 375-degrees f. cream shortening and sugars well in a large bowl. add eggs to creamed mixture and beat until fluffy. add hot water and vanilla. blend. add flour mixture and mix thoroughly. add nuts, oatmeal, and chocolate chips. blend well. drop by teaspoon on greased cookie sheet. bake at 375-degrees f for 8-10 minutes. remove cookies from sheet and allow to cool on wire rack. makes 6-8 dozen cookies, depending on how large your tsp drops really are!