Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['dairy_free'], 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.

Target recipe: basic oatmeal cookie mix. combine shortening and sugar in a large bowl, blending well. combine remaining ingredients; mix well. add to sugar mixture, blending well. cover and store in refrigerator until ready to use. yield: cookie mix for about 10 dozen cookies. orange-oatmeal cookies. combine all ingredients, mixing well. shape dough into 1-inch balls. place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes. reduce heat by 25 degrees if baking on a dark cookie sheet. check before 10 minutes is up to judge how much more time is needed, if necessary. remove and place on wire racks to cool. yield: about 2 1/2 dozen.