Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_sugar'], recipe: sift together flour, soda, and salt. cream shortening; add sugars gradually; beat until light; add eggs and vanilla. blend together dry ingredients and shortening mixture. add oats. sharpe dought into rolls 2 inches in diameter. wrap tightly in waxed paper and chill thoroughly. may be frozen at this point. cut into 1/8 inch slices; bake 1 1/2 inch apart on ungreased baking sheet in hot oven (400 degrees) 6-8 minutes. cool on racks.

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.