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: mix the oatmeal, brown sugar and oil; set aside. next, beat the reminder of the ingredients: eggs, vanilla and salt. combine all ingredients into one large bowl (get those hands in there and squeeze, so that the oatmeal can soak up the mixture, don't be afraid to get messy!) press down with a plate, cover with saran wrap and leave in the refrigerator overnight. when ready to bake, spoon out a tablespoon size portion onto a foiled cookie sheet. i personally don't grease the foil or cookie sheet, once they cool i have no problem getting them off the sheet. bake at 325-350° for 10-15 minutes. let cool about 10-15 min before removing cookies from foil. just like snowflakes, no cookie should look alike!