Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_sugar'], recipe: combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; set aside. cream shortening, butter or margarine and sugar until creamy. add eggs and vanilla and mix thoroughly, i use my electric mixture usually on high power to really whip it up good. stir flour mixture into creamed mixture. mix well. add fruit and nuts. chill for at least 1/2 hour for easier handling. shape dough into smooth rolls about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. wrap in waxed paper or clear wrap and chill overnight or until firm. slice with sharp knife in 1/4 inch slices. place on ungreased cookie sheet. bake at 375°f for 8-10 minutes or until golden.

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.