Step 1

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

Step 2

In a cup, combine the water and flaxseed meal. Let stand for 5 minutes to thicken.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk the coconut flour, cocoa powder, coconut sugar, baking powder and salt, breaking up any and all lumps.

Step 4

Add the flax mixture, oil and vanilla to coconut flour mixture, stirring until blended. Let stand for 2 to 3 minutes, allowing the coconut flour to absorb the liquid.

Step 5

Using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon, scoop 12 mounds of dough onto the prepared cookie sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven 11 to 14 minutes until set at the centers and surface of cookies appears dry,

Step 7

Cool on cookie sheet for 5 minutes and then carefully transfer cookies to a wire cooling rack. Cool completely.