Root Beer Cookies

We got this recipe from our dear friends, and have made them many times since. These are perfect for a summer afternoon! Mmm...

Root Beer Cookies 

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2 cups brown sugar 

1 cup butter 

2 eggs

1/2 c. milk

2 tsp. root beer extract

 3 1/2 cups flour  

1 tsp. baking soda   

 1 tsp. salt

Mix margarine and sugar until well blended. Add eggs and milk; mix well. Add root beer extract then add dry ingredients and mix well. Put on cookie sheet by teaspoons and bake at 400 degrees for 6 to 8 minutes. When cool, frost with root beer frosting.

            Root Beer Frosting

3 cups powdered sugar 

1 /2 cup butter

3 Tbs. hot water

2 tsp. root beer extract

Mix all ingredients together and beat until smooth.