Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['dairy_free'], recipe: simmer sugar, milk, butter, cocoa and salt over a low heat until well blended, then add rolled oats, chopped nuts, coconuts and vanilla and remove from heat. beat mixture well until stiff, then drop in spoon-fuls onto greased baking sheet. leave until set.

Target recipe: put shortening in a large bowl. put in microwave on high 30 seconds. cream sugar into shortening. add eggs and vanilla and mix well. in another bowl, combine flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. blend into wet mixture; batter will be stiff. drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet and bake at 350°f for 8-9 minutes. cool on cookie sheet until set, about 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.