Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['dairy_free'], recipe: heat oven to 350 degrees. grease baking sheets. in a small bowl, soak the raisins in the hot water, covered, for 30 minutes, until plump. drain well. beat the butter and sugars with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. beat in the eggs one at a time. beat in the vanilla. in another bowl, whisk the flour, oats, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt until blended. stir into the butter mixture with a wooden spoon. stir in the raisins. drop tablespoons of batter about 2 inches apart on prepared pans. bake in the middle of the oven for about 15 minutes, until golden. cool cookies on the baking sheets for no more than 5 minutes. transfer to racks and let cool completely.

Target recipe: cream margarine, shortening, sugars, eggs, corn syrup, water and vanilla; beat well. combine flour, baking soda, spices and salt; add to creamed mixture. beat well; stir in oats and raisins. drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheet. bake at 350° for 15 minutes. cool slightly on sheet before removing to cooling racks.