Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F (150°C).

Step 2

Combine the finely mashed avocado, coconut palm sugar, egg (or for vegan version with flaxseed prepared as below in notes*), and vanilla extract in a medium-sized bowl.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, flour, and baking soda.

Step 4

Mix together the wet and dry ingredients until just combined.

Step 5

Gently stir in the dark chocolate chunks.

Step 6

Using a small ice cream scoop or spoon, add one heaping tablespoon of dough on to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Flatten the top a little bit.

Step 7

Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the top has set (don’t over-bake!). Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes on the baking tray. Then transfer to a cooling rack.