Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line large baking sheet with parchment paper.
In medium bowl, sift together flour blend, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
Melt chocolate chips. Pour into large mixing bowl, along with oil and cocoa powder. Stir until smooth.
Add sugar, maple syrup, warm water and vanilla to chocolate mixture. Mix well. Add flour mixture and stir until dough is well combined.
Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheet, using cookie scoop {you can also roll dough into balls with hands}. Flatten cookie dough with fingers. Bake cookies 11-12 minutes.
Cool cookies on baking sheet 5 minutes. Place on cooling rack to cool completely.
Recipe by Sarah Bakes Gluten Free at https://www.sarahbakesgfree.com/2018/04/gluten-free-vegan-brownie-cookies.html