Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your tray. Whisper affirmations to your mixer.
Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and brown sugar in a bowl. Mix like you’re on a mission.
In a separate bowl, beat vegan butter with flax egg, brewed coffee, and vanilla. Blend until creamy-ish.
Gradually add dry mixture. Stir until smooth and your arm mildly regrets it.
Scoop dough onto baking tray in confident little rounds.
Bake for 12 minutes or until the edges say “I’m golden, baby.”
Let cool completely. Temptation is real—stay strong.
For frosting, beat sugar, vegan butter, plant milk, espresso powder, and vanilla until smooth enough to spread gossip with.
Frost each cookie generously. Lick the spoon. Obviously.
Serve, flaunt, and prepare for compliments.