Root Beer Cookies

          

Good old-time flavor!

Original recipe makes 3 dozen

Ingredients

1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
1 egg
1/4 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon root beer extract
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups confectioners’ sugar
1/3 cup butter
1 1/2 teaspoons root beer extract
2 tablespoons hot water

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees).
  2. Mix together brown sugar, 1/2 cup butter or margarine, egg, buttermilk and 1 teaspoon of root beer extract.
  3. Add flour, baking soda and salt and mix well.
  4. Drop teaspoon sized pieces of dough 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheets. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes.
  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.

Nutrition

Calories: 223 kcal
Carbohydrates: 34.7 g
Cholesterol: 34 mg
Fat: 9 g
Fiber: 0.3 g
Protein: 1.8 g
Sodium: 171 mg