Creamy vanilla ice cream sitting in the middle of two happy and moist Root Beer Cookies. One bite of these Root Beer Float Cookie Sandwiches, and it’ll bring you straight into pure root beer float bliss!
Attention to the Root Beer Float lovers, I’ve got an ice cream sandwich for you!
How’s super soft, melt-in-your-mouth root beer cookies sound…
…with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream in between?
Root Beer Float Cookie Sandwiches that taste just like you’re eating a Root Beer Float!
Seriously, this is going to blow your mind.
You’ve got the cold vanilla ice cream right dab in the middle of root beer flavored cookies.
The taste will take you back to the last time you had a good old fashioned root beer float.
Speaking of which, when was the last time YOU had a root beer float?
Here’s a little event to mark on your calendars: August 6th is National Root Beer Day.
There. Now you have an excuse to have a root beer float this year.
Back to this version of the Root Beer Float Cookie Sandwiches.
When I’m creating a recipe to share with you, I usually wake up with the idea after dreaming about it. Don’t you dream of food, too?
Other times, I just scope out the ingredients I have in the pantries. My sweet tooth usually leads me straight to the baking pantry. Don’t like to really admit the baking pantry is bigger than the every day food pantry. But, the several bags chocolate chips need their own space too, you know.
Depending what mood I’m in, is pretty much what kind of recipe I put out.
So, being in a cookie mood in the middle of the afternoon is a given. But, the root beer float mood is happening right now!
This whole idea came about when I noticed the lonely bottle of root beer extract in the cupboard. I had forgotten all about it! I only bought it a while back, because it reminded me of when my grandparents always made homemade root beer in one of those old metal dairy container. Other than that, I had no idea what I was going to do with it. Do you think that’s a little bit of an impulse purchase?
The secret to why these Root Beer Cookies are so soft, is because of the buttermilk.
I always have buttermilk on hand. But, if you don’t happen to have buttermilk, just measure 1 cup of milk and mix in 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar. Sour cream or plain yogurt also works when you stir a little bit of milk or water together. These work really well for when you’re in a pinch and don’t have buttermilk.
To be very honest with you, it took me quite a few tries to perfect this cookie recipe. As with all of my recipes I present to you.
The final batch of root beer cookies were disappearing off the counter faster than I could tell my family there’s more to them, if they’d only be patient. Jeez, they acted as if I’ve never baked cookies before!
I had no choice but to hurry and knock out the vanilla ice cream and slap a scoop in between the already warm cookies.
This is what happened right before dinner. Nothing’s wrong with a little dessert before you eat a meal, right?
These cookies may be served with or without ice cream. They are very scrumptious all by themselves. Just ask my family that gobbled them ALL up in no time at all!
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 9 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 large egg, plus 1 yolk
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons (yes, tablespoons!) root beer extract
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- vanilla ice cream
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together brown sugar and butter for about 1 minute. Add the egg, plus the yolk and mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix buttermilk, vanilla, and root beer extract together. Mix into the sugar and butter mixture. In another separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Add these dry ingredients into the mixture until you no longer see flour. Do not over mix. The cookie dough will look very soft, but will firm up when resting in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Use a medium cookie scoop drop at least 2 inches apart on a covered baking sheet. Lightly press the top of the rounded dough. Bake for 12-14 minutes and allow to cool on the hot sheet for 3 minutes after pulling them out of the oven. Then transfer them to a cooling rack or flat surface to cool completely.
- Cool cookies completely before putting ice cream in between them.
- May store ice cream cookie sandwiches in freezer. Wrap individually with plastic wrap.
- Makes 36 (medium size) cookies. Makes 18 ice cream cookie sandwiches.
If you had to choose… ice cream or cookies? (In this case, you get both!)
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Elizabeth @ Confessions of a Baking Queen says
I feel extremely sad for people who do not dream about food, like our lives are so totally better with food all up in it!! LOL but seriously I want to dip these in a root beer float- that might be hard with the ice cream and the cookie but I am down for the challenge!! I bet your boys loved these cookies!!
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Gloria says
That sounds amazing dipping them IN a root beer float… I’d totally do it!
Matt Robinson says
Coolest cookie idea ever, Gloria. I LOVE root beer floats, we all do actually here, so these cookies are such a neat way to have the same flavoring, but in a cookie. Can’t wait to make these someday soon!
Gloria says
Matt, your boys would for sure love these!
Sarah@WholeandHeavenlyOven says
Okay, my mind is officially BLOWN. These sandwiches are too too genius, Gloria! Love how gorgeous the soft root beer cookies look with the creamy vanilla ice cream. Mmmm…I just want to shove at least 10 of those in my mouth right this second. pinned! ๐
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Gloria says
You are so sweet, Sarah! Thank you. ๐ (I did just about pile that many in my mouth… but I know the boys sure did!)
Elizabeth says
Yum!! I should know better than to look at yummy foods at bedtime. Now I need a snack! Pinning these for…soon!
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Gloria says
So funny, I get that way when I watch Triple D on FoodNetwork… it somehow all of a sudden makes me hungry at 11 pm! Thanks so much for the pin, Elizabeth!
Sheila @ Sweet Baked Life says
Love these Gloria! And it’s good to have dessert first, then you know how much dinner to have!!!! ๐
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Gloria says
Sheila, I have to agree! Hope you’re having a great week!
Kristy O says
This is such a cool recipe. I have never seen root beer cookies before, but the sound DELICIOUS!! Pinning this to remember, can’t wait to try it.
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Gloria says
Thanks so much, Kristy! You’ll love how soft these cookies are. ๐
Medeja says
root beer extract.. something I should look into ๐ the cookies look just great!
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Gloria says
Medeja, it’s pretty magical… I think! ๐
Cindy Eikenberg says
Gloria, how awesome are these? Hubby loves root beer and ice cream, so I’m going to make these for him for Father’s Day! Love! Thanks for sharing and pinning – have a happy Wednesday, my friend!
Gloria says
Cindy, that would be so fun for Father’s Day! Thank you for the pin love!
Marti says
Gloria, these sound amazing! I remember the best root beer floats from A&W, I can’t wait to try a cookie version! ๐ Pinned!
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Gloria says
Marti, I remember going there with my grandparents when I was little. Maybe that’s why A&W is my most fave root beer, hands down! What’s your favorite root beer? (They all taste so different to me… some are SO bitter!)
Kristen @ Ladybug Blessings says
These look delicious! I will definitely be pinning these to do ๐ Thanks for sharing!
Gloria says
Thank you for pinning, Kristen!
Chelsea @chelseasmessyapron says
These are sheer genius! Why would I ever have a root beer float when I can have cookies with ice cream and all the great flavors! This is so fun Gloria!! Pinning!
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Gloria says
You are so sweet, Chelsea… thank you!
Serene @ House of Yumm says
Gloria, these are fantastic!!! I love root beer floats and I just so happen to have root beer extract to use! Love the picture idea of putting the cookies in the mug ๐ Pinning this!
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Gloria says
Thank you, Serene! I have to laugh at myself, because that’s the most food styling I do. The only reason I happen to put them in the glass, is my youngest was getting it out to pour a huge glass of apple juice in… that he never finishes to drink. Hope you’re having a fabulous day!
Rachel says
Yum! I love rootbeer…and cookies together..omg! You made my day, Pinned!
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Gloria says
THanks so much, Rachel!
How to Philosophize with Cake says
Mmm, those look mouth-watering. Everything tastes better in cookie form!
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Gloria says
June, I totally agree! Thank you so much!
Cindy @ Pick Fresh Foods says
Gloria these look amazing!! I love this idea! Even better, is you dream of it, make it, and it is amazing! ๐ I just showed my daughter and she said,”we are so making these!!” Pinning!
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Gloria says
Cindy, that is too cute. You just made my day!
Krystle(Baking Beauty) says
Rootbear floats remind me of summer vacation as a kid. The flavor always takes me back. These look super yummy. I think they’d be great with buttercream as well!
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Gloria says
So funny you mention these with buttercream in between, Krystle. Great minds think alike! I was contemplating on whether to do that instead, because these have a whoopie pie kind of texture. You’re awesome! Love food that brings us back to childhood… have a blessed day!
Kristine @ Kristine's Kitchen says
What a great idea! It’s like a cookie, ice cream sandwich, and root beer float all in one! And now you’ve totally got me craving a root beer float! Pinned. ๐
Gloria says
Thanks so much, Kristine!
Mary Frances says
I heart that new logo! It is so pretty, Gloria! (or maybe I just haven’t been by in so long that it isn’t new anymore … sorry if that is the case ๐ ) And what creative cookies! Root beer floats are a summer highlight. Haha, yes I do dream about food – far too often! I love the filling in these cookies and the whole idea is just genius. Pinned!
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Gloria says
You are so sweet, Mary Frances! I did just barely do that logo… on a whim. Just played around for a few minutes and that’s what I came up with. (Funny how that happens… hahaha!)
So happy you like this recipe! They are like whoopie pies… so fun. Have a great Thursday, my friend!
Lindsay @ Life, Love and Sugar says
Yum, yum, yum! I absolutely love root beer! These are perfect for the warm weather!
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Joanne T Ferguson says
G’day! Love your cookies and photos!
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Cheers! Joanne
Laura Dembowski says
These look like the perect summer treat! Love a good ice cream sandwich. I can’t watch food shows before bed or food is all I can think about and I can’t sleep. Crazy!
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Gloria says
Laura, I’m the same way!
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Katie | Dixieland Sweets says
Yum yum!!! I so need to make these. I LOVE a good root beer float on a hot summers day!
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Tina @ Tina's Chic Corner says
I’m not sure I’ve ever had a root beer float! I know…lame. I want these cookie sandwiches. I think my request is plain and simple. ๐ Delicious and pretty as always, with all of your food creations. ๐
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Kate says
These cookies look amazing! My son loves root beer, and I bought some root beer flavor, but I wasn’t sure what to make with it. Thanks for sharing!
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Melissa @ Simply Sweets by Honeybee says
So adorable and creative!
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Sara @ Mamas Therapy says
These sound great! You could even use them as a garnish on a cup of real root beer float!
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Gloria says
Sara, you are brilliant! Great idea at an ice cream social!
Rach @ EazyPeazyMealz says
How did I not think of this? Incredible.
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Gloria says
Thanks so much, Rachael!
Allie | Baking a Moment says
What a fun idea, Gloria! And I love the way you styled that one shot with all the cookies in the mug. So clever!
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Gloria says
Thank you, Allie!
Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama says
So, these cookie sandwiches are so clever! Root beer cookies with vanilla ice cream?? LOVE this, Gloria! Pinned & sharing! ๐
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Stephanie says
These look SOOOO good, and your pictures are ridiculous ๐ Great site, I’ll definitely be back!
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Lisa @ Cooking with Curls says
These are so awesome Gloria!! I can just imagine how wonderful they taste. ๐
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Stephanie says
Thank you so much for linking up at Tasty Tuesday! Your recipe has been pinned to the Tasty Tuesday Pinterest board! Please join us again next week!
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Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling says
These are the BEST cookies ever ,Gloria!!! I am absolutely in love with the idea of them and can’t wait to try them!!!
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Sarah says
These look and sounds so great! Thank you for linking up at Tips and Tricks party. I’m one of the hosts and will be featuring your post this week! Congrats ๐
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Kelly says
Wow, these cookies look amazing! Such a creative and fun recipe – my husband would go absolutely nuts for these – he is obsessed with root beer! Totally agree, I would rather have these cookies than a root beer float any day ๐
Patti says
You’re killing me with the yum…pinned!
Michal says
Sounds delish!, however i don’t think we have root beer extract in my area, so can i use regular root beer?
Thanks
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Jenifer Wola says
Gloria, I love your recipe I tried your recipe and it was really delicious. that’s why I need to post and appreciate your effort. keep sharing such healthy foods.