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Root Beer Float Cookies Recipe

This is one of our absolute favorite cookies! The delicious taste of a root beer float in cookie form! If you love root beer and cookies, you'll be head over heels for these cookies!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Best cookies, root beer, Root Beer Float Cookies
Servings: 36
Calories: 237kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Wire Rack

Ingredients

Cookies:

  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon root beer extract you can add a little more if you love Root Beer Flavor
  • 4 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Frosting:

  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • ¾ cup butter softened
  • 3 Tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon root beer extract Add a little more if you love Root Beer flavor

Instructions

Cookies:

  • Preheat oven to 375º.
  • In a mixing bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in buttermilk and root beer extract.
  • Combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to creamed mixture.
  • Drop by tablespoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Remove to wire racks to cool.

Frosting:

  • In a mixing bowl, combine all frosting ingredients.
  • Beat until smooth and frost cooled cookies.

Notes

  • These cookies don't use actual soda pop, but instead use just a little bit of Root Beer extract (or concentrate).
  • Add a 1/2 teaspoon extra of Root Beer Extract if you love the flavor. 

Nutrition

Calories: 237kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 189mg | Potassium: 48mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 302IU | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg