Mix together all ingredients, but don't let them get too dry with too much flour. They work best if you refrigerate dough until chilled, then roll, shape and bake about 8-10 minutes in 350 oven.
I have added the wheat flour as an innovation to her recipe, but I figured it couldnt hurt. I'm sure there are plenty of things you can substitute for the shortening and or vegan sugar, but this is the way I always make them. These are intended to be very moist and chewy, and can last quite a few days. They taste even better if you frost them with frosting. (I make it with a bit of melted margarine, vanilla, confectioners vegan sugar, and a bit of soy milk.) These are also not intended to be healthy. :) I hope you enjoy, and look forward to reading about what you all think and try with them.