Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

Add the unsweetened hemp protein powder, unsweetened cocoa powder, and baking powder to a mixing bowl, then mix well.

Add the smooth almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cold water, and salt to a second mixing bowl, then use a whisk to mix well.

Transfer the dry ingredients to the bowl with the wet ingredients, along with the chopped chopped dark chocolate, then use your hands to combine the ingredients until a thick cookie dough consistency is achieved (I recommend wearing kitchen gloves to make this easy and mess free).

Use your hands to divide the cookie dough into 12 evenly sized balls and place them, evenly spaced, on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.

Use your hands to flatten the cookie dough balls into circle shapes.

Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 14 minutes.

Let the cookies cool off for at least 15 minutes before serving.