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: preheat oven to 350°f. cream the oil and the sugar with a blender till light and fluffy. add the egg whites, the lemon juice, rind and the essence and beat at medium speed till everything is well beaten. around 2-3 minutes. now add the flour and the oatmeal and the baking powder and soda. continue to beat at medium speed till they are incorporated. lastly stir in the cereal by hand and drop onto a cookie sheet lined with foil if reqd. bake for 8 to 10 mins till cookies are lightly browned. remove onto a wire rack and cool.