Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_sodium'], recipe: in a separate bowl, stir softened butter with brown sugar until well mixed. stir sifted dry ingredients into butter-sugar mixture. stir in dry oats and beaten eggs. add vanilla and almond extracts; mix thoroughly. stir in raisins, chopped dates and chopped pecans; mix well until batter is firm. drop small dollops (about 1 heaping teaspoon) 2 inches apart onto a greased cookie sheet. bake for 18 minutes in 350 degree oven until golden brown. remove from cookie sheet, lay flat, and cool for 10 minutes before serving. (i liked them better the second day.).

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.