Root Beer Cookies
These cookies became a huge hit with the kids! There are rarely any left-overs when I take them to parties.
These cookies became a huge hit with the kids! There are rarely any left-overs when I take them to parties.
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter softened
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3/4 cup butter softened
- 2 cups brown sugar packed
- 4 cups all purpose flour
- -- cookies --
- 3/4 teaspoon root beer concentate/extract
- 1 1/2 cup pecans chopped (opt)
- --frosting --
- 3 1/2 cup confectioners sugar
- 3 tablespoon water
- 1 1/4 teaspoon root beer concentate/extract
- Carbohydrate 283.204082344561 g
- Cholesterol 1697.9625 mg
- Fat 182.205053097059 g
- Fiber 9.97030728900329 g
- Protein 68.0717329006303 g
- Saturated Fat 82.4460276241947 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Dozen (923g)
- Sodium 1340.79063713119 mg
- Sugar 273.233775055558 g
- Trans Fat 15.4898636206233 g
- Calories 2993 calories
Step-by-step
- In large mixing bowl cream butter & brown sugar. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Beat in buttermilk and root beer extract. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt in a bowl; gradually add to cream mixture. Stir in pecans if using.
- Drop by teaspoonfull 3 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375? for 10-12 minutes.
- Mix up the frosting and put on cooled cookies.
Unlike standard drop cookies that rely solely on vanilla or chocolate profiles, these pastries incorporate concentrated volatile flavor compounds and a substantial dairy volume. Creaming butter and brown sugar thoroughly incorporates microscopic air cells, which expands during baking at 375 degrees Fahrenheit to create a tender crumb. Buttermilk introduces lactic acid, reacting with leavening agents to tenderize the gluten network established by all-purpose flour. Drop portions three inches apart on ungreased sheets to accommodate outward spread driven by the high fat and sugar ratios. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges firm up while centers remain soft.
The Chemistry of Day-Two Textures
High sugar content attracts ambient moisture through hygroscopic action, meaning these confections actually soften slightly over a 24-hour storage window. Sealed containers prevent excessive staling, allowing the root beer extract's volatile notes to mellow and integrate fully with the brown sugar's molasses undertones. Frosting applied after complete cooling prevents the confectioner's sugar glaze from liquefying due to residual thermal energy.Beverage Pairings and Temperature Contrast
Pair these rich sweets with a beverage featuring high acidity or bitterness to cut through the heavy butter and sugar load. Unsweetened black coffee or chilled sparkling water offers a palate-cleansing contrast, resetting the tongue between dense bites.
