Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['dairy_free'], recipe: cream the butter, margarine and sugar together in a mixer. add vanilla, and the eggs one at a time until well blended. sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. add the sifted flour to the butter and egg mixture and mix well. by hand, stir in the coconut flakes, chopped pecans, oatmeal and sliced gumdrops until just mixed. refrigerate the dough until it is well-chilled (at least 3 hours). note: this will help the cookies keep their shape. once the dough is chilled, pre-heat the oven to 350°. take about 1 heaping tablespoon of dough and roll into a ball. place on a greased or parchment lined cookie sheet about 6 inches apart. bake for about 10 minutes or until light brown.

Target recipe: cream together sugars and shortening. add eggs and vanilla. sift dry ingredients and add with coconut, oatmeal and cut-up gumdrops. mix well. drop by small spoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet. bake 350 degrees 8-10 min. remove from pan right away and cool on rack.