Root Beer Float Cookies

Name: Root Beer Float Cookies
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 1 cup brown sugar, packed; 1 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 2 eggs; 2 teaspoons root beer extract; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Frosting; 4 cups powdered sugar; 4 tablespoons half-and-half (add more if needed to get frosting like consistency); 4 teaspoons root beer extract

14 ingredients

13 steps

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 eggs
2 teaspoons root beer extract
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
Frosting
4 cups powdered sugar
4 tablespoons half-and-half (add more if needed to get frosting like consistency)
4 teaspoons root beer extract

Directions

1

Heat oven to 375.
2

Lightly grease cookie sheets and set aside.
3

In large mixing bowl combine sugar, brown sugar, butter, buttermilk, eggs, root beer extract and vanilla.
4

Beat at medium speed until well blended.
5

Add flour, baking soda, and salt.
6

Beat at low speed until soft dough forms.
7

Drop by heaping teaspoons 2 inches apart onto prepared cookie sheets.
8

Bake for 10-12 minutes or until set.
9

Cool completely before frosting.
10

For Frosting:
11

Combine all ingredients.
12

Beat at low speed until well combined and smooth.
13

Spread frosting evenly on cookies and allow to dry completely before storing.