Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_sodium'], recipe: with a fork, whip together egg, butter, brown sugar, and vanilla. it will look lumpy. don't worry about it! just get the major lumps out. stir in baking soda and flour. stir in oats. drop by scant tablespoonful onto lightly greased cookie sheet. press to desired thickness. bake at 350° for approximately 10 - 11 minutes. (time depends on thickness). optional add-in ideas: 2 t mini chocolate chips; 2 t raisins; 2 t dried cranberries; 2 t finely chopped nuts.

Target recipe: preheat the oven to 350°f cream the butter with the shortening to blend well. mix in the sugar and milk powder, then egg and vanilla. stir in the hot water, which has been mixed with the baking soda. (all of these steps can be done in the food processor). fold in the salt, flour, oatmeal, raisins, walnuts and chocolate chips. roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on lightly greased or parchment-lined baking sheet. dip hands in water and press cookies down to flatten. bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. for chocolate chunk oatmeal: omit raisins and add 2 cups chocolate chunks.