• Make Vivian's Live Again Vanilla Pudding according to package directions. Cover with plastic wrap and keep in the fridge while you start the recipe.
• Cream shortening or vegan butter substitute with sugar for 1 minute.
• Add vanilla and ½ cup of prepared Vivian's Live Again Pudding and mix another 30 seconds.
• Add remaining ingredients and mix for 1 minute. Dough should be slightly sticky. If it seems to dry, you can add additional pudding or dairy free milk ½ Tablespoon at a time until it is the right consistency.

At this point, you can refrigerate the dough up to 4 days, or continue:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• On a lightly floured surface, roll dough out about ¼" thick and cut into desired shapes.
• Place cookies on a Silpat or parchment paper lined baking sheet about 2 inches apart and bake for 8-10 minutes. They are done when they appear set and are just beginning to turn a light golden brown on the bottom edges.
• Remove from oven and cool a few minutes on the cookie sheet before removing to a cooling rack. Frost and decorate!