Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['dairy_free'], recipe: in a large mixing bowl beat shortening and butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. add brown sugar, granulated sugar, and baking soda. beat until mixture is combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally. beat in eggs and vanilla until combined. beat in as much flour as you can with the mixer. stir in any remaining flour. stir in chocolate pieces and, if desired, nuts. drop dough by rounded teaspoons 2 inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet. bake in a 375 degree oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. transfer to a wire rack and let cool.

Target recipe: heat oven to 350°f. cream margarine with sugars until light and fluffy. beat in egg and vanilla. stir flour with baking soda, salt and spices; add to creamed mixture, mixing well. stir in oats. fold in chips and nuts. drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets. bake at 350° for 8-9 minutes for a chewy cookies, 10-11 minutes for a crisp cookie. transfer to wire cooling racks.