Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['dairy_free'], recipe: preheat oven to 350-f degrees and set aside a 9-inch by 13-inch cake pan. in a large mixing bowl, cream together the shortening, sugar, cocoa, and egg until smooth. sift in the flour and mix until well blended. press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the cake pan. bake for about 10 minutes, or until dry. to prepare the topping, combine the coconut, almonds, and mint chips in a bowl, then sprinkle over the baked chocolate base. in a separate mixing bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk and peppermint extract. pour the mixture evenly over the top of the nuts and coconut. bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden. cool, then cut into bars.

Target recipe: heat oven to 350 degrees. with a spoon, mix dry cake mix, oil and eggs in a large bowl until dough forms. work out any clumps of mix with spoon. stir in mint chocolate chips. using a tablespoon, scoop dough and shape into 1 inch balls. roll in confectioner's sugar. place cookies about 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. bake 8 to 10 minutes until set. tops will appear cracked. after one minute, remove cookies from baking sheet and place on a wire rack to cool.