Root Beer Cookies

• 1 cup:packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup:butter or margarine
• 1 :egg
• 1/4 cup:buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon:root beer extract
• 1 3/4 cups:flour
• 1/2 teaspoon:baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon:salt
• 2 cups:confectioners' sugar
• 1/3 cup:butter or margarine
• 1-1/2 teaspoons:root beer extract
• 2 tablespoons:hot water

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350. In a bowl mix together brown sugar, 1/2 cup butter or margarine, egg, buttermilk and 1 teaspoon of root beer extract.
2. Add flour, baking soda and salt and mix well. Drop teaspoon sized pieces of dough 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheets.
3. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes. To Make Root Beer Glaze: Mix together confectioner's sugar, 1/3 cup butter or margarine, 1-1/2 teaspoons of root beer extract and hot water.
4. Brush on top of hot cookies. Makes 3 dozen