Preheat the oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Mix the dry ingredients: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, chia seeds, coconut sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir until all the dry ingredients are evenly distributed.

Prepare the wet ingredients: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and egg (or flax egg if using the vegan option). Make sure everything is thoroughly combined.

Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix well until a dough forms. The dough should hold together but remain slightly crumbly.

Form the cookies: Scoop out about a tablespoon of dough at a time and shape it into a ball. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, flattening each one slightly with your fingers or the back of a spoon.

Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies turn golden brown.

Cool and serve: Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy these crispy, flavorful cookies with a cup of tea or coffee!