Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_sodium'], recipe: in a mixing bowl, add the first 3 ingredients; beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until blended. add eggs; beat until blended. in another bowl, add the flour, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon; stir to combine. add to the shortening mixture; beat until blended. add in the oats, raisins, and pecans, if desired; stir to combine. drop batter by heaping teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased baking sheets. bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until golden brown; transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool.

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.