PLÄTZCHEN 

(german christmas cookies)

ingredients

250 g whole wheat flour
100 g brown sugar
125 g vegan margarine
1/2 packet backing powder
2 tbsp soya flour
1-2 tbsp water
1 tsp cinnamon
pinch of salt

directions

in a large bowl mix together flour and backing powder. make a well in the centre and add sugar and water; rub in margarine using your fingertips. stir until the mixture comes together as a soft dough. turn it out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth. form dough into a ball, wrap into a foil and let rest in the fridge for 1 h.
preheat the oven to 180 degrees C.
dust some flour onto your workspace and roll the dough into 0.5 cm thickness. use the cookie cutters to create different shapes.
place cookies on a backing sheet and bake for 10-15 min (depending on the thickness).
let cool and decorate.