Allergen-Free* Chocolate Cookies with White Morsels

Preheat oven to 325° F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt in a small bowl. In a separate small bowl, combine 1/4 cup water and flaxseed meal and mix. Let this sit for 5 minutes before use. Beat brown sugar and shortening in a large mixer bowl until blended. Add remaining ¼ cup water and vanilla extract and continue mixing. Add flaxseed meal mixture; combine well. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in morsels. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto prepared baking sheets.

Bake for 10-12 minutes. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes, remove to wire racks to cool completely. Store in airtight container.