Root Beer Float Cookies

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup root beer
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup vanilla ice cream chips

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

10-12 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Simple)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the root beer.
6. Stir in the chocolate chips and vanilla ice cream chips.
7. Drop dough by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
9. Let cool on a wire rack before serving.

Nutritional Information:

Per cookie (approximately 30 grams):

• Calories: 160
• Fat: 8 grams
• Carbohydrates: 23 grams
• Protein: 2 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Soft and chewy drop cookies
• Sweet and flavorful with a hint of root beer
• Loaded with chocolate chips and vanilla ice cream chips
• Reminiscent of a classic root beer float

User Comments:

• "These cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and salty, and the root beer flavor is just amazing!"
• "I love the addition of the ice cream chips, they give the cookies a fun and unique twist."
• "These cookies were a hit at my daughter's birthday party. The kids couldn't get enough of them!"
• "I'm not a big fan of root beer, but these cookies surprised me. They were absolutely delicious!"
• "These cookies are so easy to make and they taste like a million bucks. I'll definitely be making them again!"

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Use real root beer for the best flavor. Diet root beer will not work well in this recipe.
• Make sure to not overmix the dough, as this will result in tough cookies.
• If you don't have vanilla ice cream chips, you can substitute mini chocolate chips or butterscotch chips.