Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your baking sheet like you line your eyes—confidently.
Mix flaxseed and water. Let sit 5 minutes to gel into a faux egg.
In a large bowl, cream vegan butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until fluffy and dramatic.
Add flax egg and vanilla. Mix until it’s all besties.
Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in another bowl.
Gradually add dry mix to wet mixture. Stir like you're channeling cookie sorcery.
Fold in those irresistible chocolate chips. Try not to eat them all.
Scoop dough into balls, flatten slightly, and place on the lined tray.
Bake 11–12 minutes until golden at the edges and soft in the middle. Cool completely.
For cream, beat vegan butter, powdered sugar, espresso, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Add plant milk to adjust texture.
Spread generous coffee cream on half the cookies. Top with their soulmates. Gasp dramatically.