Double Chocolate Espresso Almond Cookies (Vegan, Oil-Free)

INGREDIENTS

5/8 cup

Applesauce, unsweetened

3/4 cup

All-purpose or whole wheat pastry flour

1/2 tsp

Baking powder, aluminum free

1/2 tsp

Baking soda

1/4 cup

Cocoa powder

1 cup

Coconut sugar

1/2 tsp

Sea salt, fine

3/4 cup

Semi-sweet chocolate chips, dairy-free

1 tsp

Vanilla extract

1 1/2 tsp

Lemon juice or apple cider vinegar

2 tsp

Espresso, fine quality ground