Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F)
Mix the Chia seeds with water and let them soak for a little while
Chop the dates in a blender, add the hazelnuts until both are ground well and put them in a bowl
Mix the flour, butter, maple sirup, chia egg, spices (quantity as desired) and vanilla extract in a separate bowl
Add the ground dates and nuts and mix them in
Chop the pistachios roughly and add them to the dough along with the chocolate chips
Form small balls by hand (approx. the size of a walnut) and place them on baking paper (enough space in between) and squash them down a little with a fork
Bake for approx. 10 - 15 minutes
Once baked, dip them in melted chocolate if you like