Root Beer Float Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 eggs
2 teaspoons root beer extract
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
Frosting
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon half-and-half
2 teaspoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon root beer extract

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Lightly grease cookie sheets.
In a large bowl combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, 1 cup butter, buttermilk and eggs, 2 teaspoons root beer extract and vanilla.
Beat at medium speed until well blended.
Add flour baking soda and salt.
Beat on low speed until dough forms.
Drop by heaping teaspoonful 2 inches apart on cookie sheet.
Bake 10-12 minutes or until set. Cool completely.
In a mixing bowl combine frosting ingredients beat at low speed of electric mixer until smooth.
Spread frosting on evenly over cookies.
Let dry completely before storing in container.
Makes 5 dozen cookies.