Root Beer Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

Cookies
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
3/4 teaspoon root beer concentrate
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans (optional)
Frosting or Glaze
3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
3/4 cup butter, softened
3 tablespoons water
1 1/4 teaspoons root beer concentrate

Preparation

In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and brown sugar together.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Beat in buttermilk and root beer concentrate.
Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add to creamed mixture.
Stir in pecans. (optional).
Drop by tablespoonfuls 3 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake at 375 Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
In a small mixing bowl, combine frosting ingredients; beat until smooth.
Frost cooled cookies.