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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!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
29 mins
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 306 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
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.
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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.
Nutrition Information
Calories
306kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
38mg
(13%)
Sodium
173mg
(7%)
Potassium
62mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
35g
(70%)
Vitamin A
335IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
40mg
(4%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 306
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 306kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 38mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 173mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 62mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 35g | 70% |
| Vitamin A | 335IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.