Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (176 degrees Celcius).
Mix together the ground flax meal and the water in a small bowl and set aside. You want the ground flax to hydrate.
1 tablespoon flax seeds, 4 tablespoons water
Melt the butter or coconut oil, then add the sugar, vanilla extract, and flax egg. Mix well.
½ cup vegan butter, ½ cup coconut sugar, 1 tablespoon vanilla
Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Whisk together.
1 ½ cups chickpea flour, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix well. Don't worry about over-mixing, there is no gluten you are strengthening while you work the batter.
Add the chocolate chips and fold into the batter.
1 cup chocolate chips
Cover the baking sheet with a silicon baking sheet or parchment paper. Scoop the cookie dough into a small ball and place on sheet. Flatten slightly. I find for the size I like, I get about 12 cookies.
Bake for 9-11 minutes. The cookies are done when they are turning a golden brown. They will look a bit glossy when they are done.
Place on a cooling rack and allow to cool for about 20 minutes.
Enjoy!