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: place raisins and enough water to cover in a small saucepan. simmer 5 minutes. drain and reserve 5 tbsp of the liquid. in a small bowl combine reserved raisin liquid and baking soda. in a medium bowl combine sugar and shortening. stir in eggs, salt, cinnamon, soda mixture, oatmeal, and raisins. add flour in 1/2 cups increments. once combined, stir in chips. drop by spoonful onto wax paper lined cookie sheet. bake at 350*f for 10 minutes or until golden brown on top.