Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['dairy_free'], recipe: mix shortening, sugar and egg. stir in the buttermilk and vanilla. sift together dry ingredients and stir into buttermilk mixture. chill at least 1 hour. drop by rounded teaspoons on lightly greased cookie sheet; about 2" apart. bake at 400° just until almost no imprint remains when lightly touched.

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.