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: bring all ingredients to room temperature. preheat oven to 325 degrees. mix the flour and baking soda in a bowl and set aside. use an electric mixer to mix the two sugars and shortening. when creamy add the vanilla, salt, and egg white. add the flour 1/2 cup at a time adding a tablespoon of warm water as necessary to mix the flour -- don't exceed 4 tablespoons of water -- this will make a firm dough. mix in chocolate chips. as the dough gets thicker you may want to mix by hand and abandon the electric mixer. roll into 2-inch balls and press down with the palm of the hand to make flat. bake 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.