Root Beer Float Cookies

Root beer floats were popularized in the early 1900s and are a classic American treat that combines the flavors of root beer soda and vanilla ice cream.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 32 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Root Beer Float Cookies

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 12 min Total Time 32 mins

Servings: 24 Calories: 4320

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 113 gram Butter
• 150 gram Granulated sugar
• 150 gram Brown sugar
• 1 unit Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Root beer extract
• 250 gram All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Root beer barrels candy
• 1 cup Vanilla ice cream
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Root beer extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and root beer extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
5. Chop the root beer barrels candy into small pieces and fold them into the dough.
6. Drop tablespoon-sized dough onto a baking sheet and flatten slightly.
7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden.
8. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Once the cookies have cooled, make the root beer float by combining the vanilla ice cream and root beer extract.
10. Sandwich a scoop of the root beer float between two cookies. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 24

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 26g9%

Sugars 15g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.