Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['dairy_free'], recipe: sift flour and salt (if using); set aside. combine orange slice candy, pitted dates, pecans and coconut; set aside. beat butter until light. while beating, gradually add sugar. beat eggs, then add to butter and sugar. combine baking soda and buttermilk. add milk alternating with flour mixture. blend well after each addition. add candy mixture, mixing well. turn into a 10-inch tube pan that has been greased and floured. bake for 1 hour and 45 minutes at 300 degrees. remove from oven; combine orange juice and sugar and mix well. topping combine orange juice and sugar. mix well. pour over cake.

Target recipe: stir together soda and 1 1/2 t water until dissolved. beat shortening (butter) at medium speed with an electric mixer until fluffy. gradually add sugars, beating until fluffy. add soda mixture, eggs, candy, pecans and coconut. beat until blended. combine flour, oats and baking powder. gradually add to shortening mixture, beating until blended. drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto lightly greased baking sheets. bake at 350 for 10 to 12 minutes. remove to wire racks to cool. stir together powdered sugar and orange juice; drizzle over cookies.