Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_sugar'], recipe: cream shortening and then gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. add egg and beat well. add evaportated milk, orange rind and vanilla and beat well. combine flour, baking powder and salt. add to creamed mixture aznd beat well. shape dough into two 12"x2" retangles. place pecan halves, lengthwise, down the center of each rectangle. fold the sides of the dough tightly over the pecans. wrap logs in waxed paper and chill at least 2 hours. cut dough into 1/4 inch slices and place on an ungreased cookie sheet. bake at 350 degrees f for 5- 10 minutes or until lightly browned. cool cookies on wire racks.

Target recipe: cream butter, egg and vanilla until mixed and fluffy. beat in dry ingredients gradually mixing well after each addition. mix in dates, coconut and 1/2 cup of the nuts. form dough into two 1-1/2 inch logs. roll logs into remaining nuts (1/4 cup each). wrap in waxed paper and chill (or freeze) until firm enough to slice. preheat oven to 350°. slice cookies 1/4-inch thick and place on a nonstick cookie sheet. bake 10-12 minutes until light golden brown. cool on wire racks. 2 cookies = 1 fat, 1/2 fruit, 1/4 bread, 95 calories.