Step 1

Preheat oven to 350F (180C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Place the almond butter, coconut sugar and vanilla extract in a medium mixing bowl.Add the boiling water and whisk until blended and smooth.

Step 3

Add the flaxseed meal, baking soda and salt to the bowl. Stir until blended. Let stand five minutes to cool (may still be warm from the boiling water). Stir in the chocolate chips.

Step 4

Using a small cookie scoop or heaping tablespoon, drop round of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing 2 inches (5 cm) apart. Use fingertips to flatten each portion into an even round.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven for 9 to 11 minutes until golden brown golden at the edges (the centers may still look slightly underbaked).

Step 6

Remove from oven and cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute. Transfer cookies to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Step 7

Repeat with remaining cookie dough.