Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['dairy_free'], recipe: cream shortening, sugar, and eggs. stir in buttermilk or water. blend dry ingredients, stir into egg mixture. add fruit and nuts, stir into batter. chill batter at least 1 hour. preheat oven to 400 degrees f. drop dough by teaspoonfuls, 2 inches apart, onto parchment lined baking sheet. bake 8 to 10 minutes, until almost no print remains when touched. remove to rack to cool. cool completely before storing in tins or sealed plastic bins, with wax paper between layers to prevent sticking.

Target recipe: cream together sugars and shortening. add eggs and vanilla. sift dry ingredients and add with coconut, oatmeal and cut-up gumdrops. mix well. drop by small spoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet. bake 350 degrees 8-10 min. remove from pan right away and cool on rack.