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: preheat oven to 375 degrees. beat shortening in mixer until fluffy. add both sugars and beat for several minutes; until light and fluffy. add vanilla, water, and egg. beat until incorporated. in a seperate bowl, mix together the flour, salt, and baking soda. slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir on low for several seconds. add the chocolate chips. using a scooper, place each ball of dough onto a cookiesheet. bake for 8-10 minutes; or until you stick a toothpick in a cookie and it comes out clean.