Mix together flour, xanthan gum, cinnamon, sucanat, baking soda and salt.

Add mixed ingredients to food processor and add in chilled shortening.

Pulse until well blended and crumbly.

Add honey, water and vanilla. Continue processing until dough forms.

Place dough in a greased ball and knead until you can form a ball. Then, separate dough into two balls.

Press dough onto greased parchment paper lined on a large baking sheet.

Roll until about 1/8 in. in thickness.

Cut into shapes with cookie cutters.

Let sit in the fridge for about 30 minutes.

Bake in a preheated oven at 320 degrees for 25 minutes.

Sprinkle with sucanat and cinnamon or decorate with icing and sprinkles!