Place the coconut oil and sugar in a mixing bowl and mix until smooth and combined. Add the applesauce and water and mix until combined.
Add the gluten free flour, cocoa powder, salt and baking soda, and mix on low speed, scraping down the sides of the bowl if needed.
Stir in the chocolate chips.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
Drop tablespoons of cookie dough onto the cookie sheets, leaving about an inch between cookies.
Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Allow cookies to cool fully before removing from the cookie sheets.
Notes
Nutrition facts are for one cookie.Store leftover cookies in an airtight container. They should stay fresh for about 4-5 days.If you are not gluten free, you can use regular all-purpose flour.You can use palm shortening or vegan buttery spread in place of the coconut oil if needed.