Root Beer Float Cookies Recipe

Name: Root Beer Float Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup packed brown sugar; ½ cup butter or ½ cup margarine, softened; 2 cups all-purpose flour; ⅓ cup finely crushed root beer flavored hard candies (about 10 candies); 1 teaspoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon baking soda; ¼ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ⅛ teaspoon ground allspice; 2 eggs; 1 cup powdered sugar; 4 -5 teaspoons root beer or 4 -5 teaspoons milk; additional finely crushed root beer flavored decorative candies, if desired

Servings: persons

1 cup packed brown sugar
½ cup butter or ½ cup margarine, softened
2 cups all-purpose flour
⅓ cup finely crushed root beer flavored hard candies (about 10 candies)
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon ground allspice
2 eggs
1 cup powdered sugar
4 -5 teaspoons root beer or 4 -5 teaspoons milk
additional finely crushed root beer flavored decorative candies, if desired

1
Heat oven to 350* Grease cookie sheet with shortening.
2
Beat brown sugar and butter in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, or mix with a spoon.
3
Stir in remaining ingredients except Root Beer glaze items and additional candies.
4
Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto cookie sheet.
5
Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until almost no indentation remains when touched in center and edges are golden brown.
6
Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.
7
Cool completely, about 20 minutes.
8
In a small bowl, mix glaze ingredients with spoon until smooth and thin enough to drizzle.
9
Drizzle glaze over cookies.
10
Sprinkle with additional crushed candies if desired.

881

kcal

Calories

Fat

136

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 packed brown sugar, ½ cup butter or ½ cup margarine, softened, 2 cups all-purpose flour, ⅓ cup finely crushed root beer flavored hard candies (about 10 candies), and more.

Yes, Root Beer Float 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 Float Cookies

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