6 Yummy Vegan Christmas Cookies

-1 tablespoon granulated sugar

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder.
Add the shortening, Earth Balance vegan buttery sticks, 1/4 cup turbinado sugar, and orange zest.
Using a pastry blender or your hands, cut the shortening into the flour mixture until it is well incorporated and looks like coarse crumbs.
Slowly add the soy milk to the flour mixture, stirring until just combined. The dough should be soft and moist but not sticky.
On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough to 1/2-inch thickness (About 2 cm). Cut biscuits out of the dough using a biscuit cutter or knife.
Place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until lightly browned around the edges and set in the center.
Sprinkle with sugar while still hot.
Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature.