Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_sodium'], recipe: combine the first five ingredients; cut in shortening until crumbly. add oats and mix well. store in an airtight container in a cool dry place for up to 6 months. to prepare cookies: in a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups cookie mix, egg, milk and vanilla, mix well. fold in chocolate chips and pecans. drop by tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto greased baking sheet. bake: at 375°f for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.

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.