In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the dry ingredients (flour, black cocoa, baking powder, and salt). Set aside.
1 1/2 cups (188 grams) flour, 1/2 cup (58 grams) black cocoa powder, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt
In a large mixing bowl with a stand mixer or electric hand mixer, beat together the coconut oil, sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
7 1/2 tablespoons (105 grams) refined coconut oil, 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar, 1/2 cup (100 grams) light brown sugar
Beat in water and vanilla until well combined.
1/4 cup (60 ml) water, 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
Beat the flour mixture in on low until totally combined.
Let the dough sit for about 10 minutes to allow the flour time to absorb the moisture. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 °F (176 °C) and line a cookie sheet with a piece of parchment paper.
Roll into eighteen 35-gram balls. They usually feel a little greasy, but not very. Sometimes, they're more greasy than just a tiny bit, but they still bake up fine and didn’t come out greasy.
Place the balls about 3" apart on the parchment-line baking baking sheet. No need to press them down.
Bake for 9 minutes. Then press them down slightly with the bottom of a flat glass, just enough to make them level so you can decorate them more easily. You’re basically just removing all puffiness at the top of the cookies.
Let them cool completely on the baking sheet.
Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days. They can also be frozen (dough or baked cookies) for up to 3 months.