Root Beer Float Cookies are delicious cookies that are flavored with the classic root beer and vanilla ice cream combination. Here’s a recipe you can try:
Ingredients:
- 2 and 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp root beer concentrate
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
For the icing:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp root beer concentrate
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, vanilla extract, and root beer concentrate until well combined.
- Gradually add in the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the mini chocolate chips.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the icing:
- In a medium mixing bowl, beat the butter until light and creamy.
- Add the heavy cream and root beer concentrate, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually add in the powdered sugar, mixing until smooth and creamy.
- Once the cookies are completely cooled, pipe or spread the icing onto each cookie.
- Serve and enjoy!