Vegan means "strict vegetarian." These cookies contain no ingredients derived from animals. (See the Index's home page for a note about using table sugar.)

When preparing this recipe and any other food you enjoy, please use organically-grown vegetables, fruits, grains, and flavorings. The Earth you save may be your own.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup white flour
• 1 cup sugar (read this first)
• 3/4 cup crushed pecans
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• Optional: 8oz chocolate chips (note: most brands contain dairy)
• Water or soy milk (see instructions)

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly grease a cookie sheet (yes, you may use canola oil for this).

Mix dry ingredients. Add canola oil and mix. Add water or soy milk until a workable but NOT sticky consistency is reached.

Roll out on a floured countertop, about 1/4 inch thick.

Cut with your favorite cookie cutters and transfer to cookie sheet.

Bake for 13 minutes or until edges are brown.

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