Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_sodium'], recipe: set the oven to 190°c/375°f/gas 5. beat the butter and sugars together in a mixing bowl until creamy. break the egg into the bowl and beat it into the mixture until smooth. then add the vanilla essence and mix. add the flour, salt and bicarbonate of soda to the mixture, a little at a time, and stir everything together well. now add the chocolate chips and stir them in until they are evenly spread through the mixture. butter the baking trays and spoon small mounds of the mixture on them leaving quite big spaces between the mounds. bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes until they are an even golden brown colour, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool.

Target recipe: in a large mixing bowl beat shortening and butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. add brown sugar, granulated sugar, and baking soda. beat until mixture is combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally. beat in eggs and vanilla until combined. beat in as much flour as you can with the mixer. stir in any remaining flour. stir in chocolate pieces and, if desired, nuts. drop dough by rounded teaspoons 2 inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet. bake in a 375 degree oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. transfer to a wire rack and let cool.