Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_sodium'], recipe: preheat oven to 375 degrees. place rack in center position. beat butter and shortening with sugar until light and fluffy. add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. stir in vanilla. grind oats in blender or food processor until fine, then combine together with flour, salt, baking power and baking soda. gradually stir flour mixture into butter mixture. fold oats, apricots and nuts into batter and drop by heaping tbsp, about 2 inches aprart, onto lightly greased baking sheets. baked 10-12 minutes or until golden. cool 2-3 minutes, then remove to a rack to cool thoroughly before serving. store in airtight container at room temperature.

Target 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.