1. 1. Dissolve the envelope of dry active yeast in 1/4 cup of warmed soy creamer (vanilla or plain) and let it sit until it becomes frothy at top.
2. 2. Meanwhile, using a mixer or a fork, cream together the coconut oil, 1 cup of the sugar, the egg-replacer mixture, chilled shortening, 4 tbsp of the tofu cream cheese, salt and the vanilla.
3. 3. Add the frothy yeast & creamer and combine.
4. 4. Slowly begin to add the combined flours (whole wheat and all purpose) until the dough balls up in the mixer, or it has the texture of tough play-dough against the fork (should be about 2 cups). Set the remaining flour aside for dusting.
5. 5. once your dough is in a ball, cover with a damp cloth and set in a warm place to rise for 40 minutes, then move into the fridge to cool for at least 2-3 hours or overnight.
6. 6. Once the dough has risen and then cooled, separate it into 4 equal parts.
7. 7. On a generously flour, sugar, and cinnamon-dusted surface ( I used wax paper sheets on my dining table) roll out 1 of the 4 dough parts into a circle the size of a small pizza. It should be about 1/4 inch thick.
8. 8. Over medium heat, in a small saucepan, melt the Earth Balance, then add 1 cup of sugar and 4 tbsp of cinnamon and 2 tbsp of tofu cream cheese. Stir until smooth
9. 9. Evenly spread 1/4 of this cinnamon mixture onto the rolled-out dough.
10. 10. Sprinkle 1/4 of the pistachio & chopped walnuts, and a handful of vegan dark chocolate chips, and lightly press into the dough.
11. 11. Cut pizza-style into 16 equal pieces with a butcher knife.
12. 12. Roll into small crescent-roll shapes.
13. 13. Place on a greased baking sheet, and bake at 350 for about 15 - 20 minutes, or until golden. Sprinkle some of the chopped nuts and extra cinnamon & sugar in top if desired.
14. 14. Repeat steps 7, & 9-13 with the remaining 3 parts of dough.

DB's Etiquette Recommendation: Autumn is the perfect season for baking. The weather is getting chilly, and people want to indulge in richer foods. I'm totally old school, and I like to make pastries as gifts for people. It's a time-tested, fail-safe thing to do! And if you're good at it, it's a smart way to show off!