Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_sugar'], recipe: melt over hot water the chocolate. sift the flour, baking powder and salt together and set aside. combine the shortening and vanilla and beat till creamy. beat the sugar in gradually and then beat in the the 2 eggs one at a time. add the flour mixture, melted chocolate and nuts, if using, and mix well. shape on waxed paper in three 10" rolls. roll up. chill several hours or overnight. preheat oven to 375°f unroll. cut in 1/8" slices. place on ungreased cookie sheet. bake at 375 f for 6-8 minutes.

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.