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: cook the dates in sugar and water, until tender. cool before using. blend shortening and sugar, and then add remaining ingredients. roll out thin on a floured surface, cutting into circles. place filling on bottom circle, top with a second circle, and seal edges. bake until brown at 350 degrees - about 10 minutes, depending on the size of your circles.