Root Beer Cookies

This recipe uses root beer in a glaze to deliver good old-time flavor to cookies with root beer extract and buttermilk.

• Calories: 223 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• ½ cup butter
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• ⅓ cup butter
• ¼ cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon root beer extract
• 1 ½ teaspoons root beer extract
• 2 tablespoons hot water

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees).

Step 2

Mix together brown sugar, 1/2 cup butter or margarine, egg, buttermilk and 1 teaspoon of root beer extract.

Step 3

Add flour, baking soda and salt and mix well.

Step 4

Drop teaspoon sized pieces of dough 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheets. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes.

Step 5

To Make Root Beer Glaze: Mix together confectioner's sugar, 1/3 cup butter or margarine, 1 1/2 teaspoons of root beer extract and hot water. Brush on top of hot cookies.