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: heat oven to 350. in large bowl, beat brown sugar, egg, applesauce, oil and vanilla on medium speed of electric mixer until well blended. add combined flours, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; beat on low speed just until blended. stir in oats, fruit and walnuts; mix well. (dough will be moist). drop dough by level measuring tablespoonfuls about 2-inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. bake 9-11 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. (do not overbake. centers will look soft). cool 1-2 minutes on cookie sheets. with wide spatula, transfer to wire racks. cool completely. store cookies in tightly covered container, separating layers with waxed paper, up to 2 days. for longer storage, freeze.