Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['dairy_free'], 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.

Target recipe: pre-heat over to 350 degrees. cream sugars, butter and vanilla together until light and fluffy. add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. sift flour, baking soda and baking powder together. add dry ingredients to wet ingredients; combine until dry ingredients are moist. stir in oatmeal. add raisins, chocolate chips, nuts, if desired. they are great on their own. drop by rounded teaspoonful on ungreased cookie sheets. bake in a 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes. do not overbake! you definetly want them chewy.