Gluten Free & Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies

Because you can never have too many chocolate chip cookie recipes, here is another. They are crispy and reminiscent of Chips Ahoy, and they are good candidates for ice cream sandwiches!2 cups GF flour blend1/2 tsp. xanthan gum1 tsp. baking powder3/4 tsp. baking soda1/2 tsp. salt3/4 cup palm shortening1/2 cup brown sugar1/2 cup white sugar1/4 cup applesaucegenerous 1 tsp. vanilla extract1 cup