Root Beer Float Cookies

Root Beer Float Cookies
Yield: 48
An unusual way to enjoy a root beer float with a creamy root beer frosting is in cookie form: so sweet and satisfying.
Ingredients
Cookies
- 1 cup unsalted Butter, softened
- 2 cups Brown Sugar
- 2 Eggs
- 1 cup Buttermilk
- 1 Tbsp Root Beer Extract
- 4 cups Flour
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- 1 tsp Salt
Frosting
- 4 cups Powdered Sugar
- 3/4 cup unsalted Butter, softened
- 3 Tbsp Milk
- 1 tsp Root Beer Extract
Instructions
Cookies
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a mixing bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Beat in buttermilk and root beer extract.
- In a separate bowl combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to creamed mixture.
- Drop by tablespoon size on un-greased baking sheets.
- Bake 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Remove to a wire rack to cool.
Frosting
- In a mixing bowl, combine all frosting ingredients.
- Beat until smooth and frost cooled cookies.