Ingredients

• 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup vegan butter
• 1 to 2 tablespoons of water
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. and line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
   
2. In a food processor, combine flour, sugar, and baking soda. Pulse a few times to mix.
   
3. Add vegan butter, 1 tablespoon water, and vanilla to the flour mixture. Pulse until ingredients come together. If the dough seems dry, add the remaining tablespoon of water.
   
4. Dump the dough out and divide in half.
   
5. Put each portion in between 2 large sheets of floured parchment paper. Use a rolling pin to roll the dough until it is 1/4-inch thick.
   
6. Use an assortment of heart cookie cutters to cut out heart-shaped cookies. Gather up scraps and re-roll to cut out more cookies.
   
7. Place cookies on prepared cookie sheets about 1/2-inch apart.
   
8. Bake for 7 to 10 minutes or until cookies are golden around the edges. Start watching cookies at 7 minutes to make sure you don’t overbake them.
   
9. Cool cookies completely then use your favorite cookie icings and decor.