Step 1

Heat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius (360 F)

Step 2

Drain the chickpeas and rinse thoroughly

Step 3

Place all ingredients excluding the chocolate chips in the food processor

Step 4

Whizz for 2-3 mins until very smooth

Step 5

Remove the blade from the processor, add the chocolate chips and mix with a spoon

Step 6

Using a wet tablespoon place spoonfuls onto a baking paper-lined tray

Step 7

Use the back of the spoon to shape the dollops into circular shapes, approximately 1 cm thick. Do not panic if they look a bit.. shall we say rustic

Step 8

Bake at 180 degrees celsius for 25 mins

Step 9

The cookies will still be soft but golden when they are ready, leave to cool on the baking tray for 5-10 minutes before cooling on a rack

Step 10

Remove from the oven and cool on the tray