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. sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt together. set aside. cream together margarine, sugars, eggs and vanilla until light and creamy. add flour mixture. stir in oatmeal and coconut. place small spoonfuls on lightly greased cookie sheet. bake for 12-15 minutes. take out of oven when they don't look done and let set on cookie sheet for a minutes. i spray my cookie sheet with pam about every 2-3 times. the secret to these cookies is to not over bake them. store in airtight container.