Root Beer Float Cookies

It's the classic sweet drink...in cookie form! These heavenly root beer float cookies are a unique treat that's sure to be a hit with every generation!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword cookies, root beer

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 14

Total Time 29

Servings cookies

Calories 306kcal

Author Stacey aka the Soccer Mom

Cost $10

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup butter unsalted, softened
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup white sugar
1 egg
2 teaspoons root beer extract
2 cups white chocolate chips

Rootbeer Frosting ingredients

4 cups powdered sugar
3/4 cup butter unsalted, softened
3 Tablespoons heavy whipping cream
2 teaspoons root beer extract

Instructions

Cookie Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare cookie sheets with parchment paper or non-stick silicone baking mats.
Beat butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy.
Add egg and root beer extract, continuing to mix.
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
Slowly pour dry ingredients into the bowl with your cookie batter, mixing as you go.
Mix until soft dough forms.
Stir in white chocolate chips by hand.
Using a small cookie scoop, portion out dough onto your prepared cookie sheets, about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned around the edges.
Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.

Frosting Directions

Mix together powdered sugar, butter, heavy whipping cream, and root beer extract until your frosting is fluffy and stiff peaks form.
Place a generous scoop of frosting on each of the cookies and spread using a butter knife.
Allow frosting to set, then enjoy!

Notes

Note: Nutrition information is a rough estimate only; actual values will vary based on the exact ingredients used and amount of recipe prepared.

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