Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['dairy_free'], recipe: pre-heat oven to 190/ 375 / gas5. cream the sugar and butter. add the remaining ingredients and mix well. divide the mixture in half and then tear off and shape a total of 18 balls. place on a lined baking sheet and squash slightly to make a squat flat circle. bake for 8 minutes. leave to cool for 1 minute and place on to a cooling rack.

Target recipe: sift together flour, cocoa, and salt. cream shortening and sugar together until light and fluffy. beat in eggs, one at a time. stir in the vanilla. dissolve baking soda in the hot water. stir into the creamed mixture. add dry ingredients to creamed mixture alternately with cold water. beat well after each addition. (i make 5"dumps":dry- water- dry- water- dry). bake in a greased and floured 13" x 9" x 2" pan for 20-25 minutes at 350f.