Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_sodium'], recipe: in medium mixing bowl cream shortening, butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar. add egg and vanilla extract. beat until light and fluffy. add flour, soda, salt and oats. mix well. stir in raisins, dates, and chopped nuts. drop by heaping teaspoons onto ungreased cookie sheets. bake in preheated 325f degrees convection oven for 12-15 minutes or bake in preheated 350f degrees radiant bake oven for 12-15 minutes , or until light golden brown. repeat with remaining dough. cool on wire racks.

Target recipe: preheat oven to 350°. line baking sheet with parchment paper or non-stick spray. place first 3 ingredients in a mixing bowl and beat on medium speed until creamy. add the beaten egg and vanilla. beat until mixture is well blended. place flour, baking soda and cinnamon (if using) in a small bowl and whisk to blend. add this dry mixture to butter mixture a little at a time and stir well. stir in oats, raisins and nuts. drop by spoonfuls onto prepared cookie sheet. bake until brown - about 15 minutes. alternative: for thin, crisp cookies, omit sour cream and reduce the flour to 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons. bake 17 minutes.