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: pre-heat oven to 345 degrees f. cover baking sheet with foil then coat with non-stick vegetable spray. in a medium bowl combine oats, flour, salt, and baking powder. mix well with a wire wisk and set aside. in a large bowl combine sugar and butter with an electric mixer at medium peed. it should form a grainy paste. add egg and vanilla and beat until smooth. add flour mixture until blended. drop dough by teaspoons onto baking sheet 2 1/2 inches apart. bake for 12 - 14 minutes until edges turn golden brown. let cool before trying to remove from foil. be sure to re-spray the foil for every batch baked. if you remove the cookies too soon they will stick and crumble!