Root Beer Cookies Recipe

Name: Root Beer Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dark brown sugar, packed; 4 ounces margarine; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature (1/2 stick); 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; ½ teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 ¾ cups flour; 2 teaspoons root beer concentrate (such as McCormick's brand); 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 5 ⅓ tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature (2/3 stick); 2 -4 tablespoons water; 1 teaspoon root beer concentrate

Servings: persons

1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
4 ounces margarine
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature (1/2 stick)
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 ¾ cups flour
2 teaspoons root beer concentrate (such as McCormick's brand)
2 cups confectioners' sugar
5 ⅓ tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature (2/3 stick)
2 -4 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon root beer concentrate

1
For the cookies: In a large bowl, using a stand mixer or an electric hand mixer on medium speed, beat the brown sugar, margarine, butter and egg for several minutes until well blended and fluffy.
2
Reduce the speed to low and add the vanilla extract, baking soda, salt, the flour in increments, and the root beer concentrate.
3
The batter will be stiff.
4
Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
5
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
6
Line several large baking sheets with parchment paper.
7
Drop the dough by teaspoonfuls, spaced about 2 inches apart (the cookies will spread), onto the prepared sheets.
8
Bake for 6 to 8 minutes.
9
Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10
For the icing: In a medium bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar with the butter and mix well.
11
In a measuring cup, combine the water and root beer concentrate; add to the sugar-butter mixture and mix well, adding more water as needed to reach the desired consistency.
12
Spread on the cooled cookies.
13
Let set for about 30 minutes before serving.

1061

kcal

Calories

Fat

195

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup dark brown sugar, packed, 4 ounces margarine, 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature (1/2 stick), 1 large egg, and more.

Yes, Root Beer Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Root Beer Cookies

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