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: preheat oven to 350°f. cream together shortening and sugars. add eggs and vanilla, beat well. sift together flour, salt and soda. add to creamed mixture. stir in oats slowly. mix well. add nuts, chips or raisins, if desired. dough will be fairly stiff. drop by heaping tablespoon on lightly greased cookie sheet. (i use a 4 teaspoon cookie scoop and press them down slightly before baking). bake for 8-10 minutes.