In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and root beer concentrate. Combine the flour, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
Shape dough into 3/4-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 6-8 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
In a small bowl, beat the filling ingredients until smooth. Spread on the bottoms of half of the cookies; top with remaining cookies.
To Make Ahead: Package cookies in an airtight container, separating layers with waxed paper and freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw in a single layer before filling.
Editor's Note
This recipe was tested with McCormick root beer concentrate.
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jstowellsupermom
Nov 9, 2019
Great cookie!! Soft and chewy and had a nice root beer flavor. I flattened the cookie a bit before baking and they turned out perfect.
Hot Dodge
Apr 23, 2018
These were pretty good, but I did follow some of the other reviews. I flattened the cookies half way through baking. For the cream filing I did 1/4 teaspoon of root beer extract and 3/4 teaspoon of vanilla, so the root beer flavor wouldn't be too much. I will make these again, but I think instead of doing a sandwich cookie, I will just frost one half then it's not so much.
humchuckinaface
Feb 12, 2018
My husband loved these cookies. Will be making again soon for friends.
kimspacc
Aug 26, 2016
I really wanted to like these but found the amount of root beer flavor and aftertaste overpowering. Perhaps they would improve with a different brand of root beer extract. I used vanilla flavoring or the filling instead to keep it white and would also suggest flattening the cookies before baking.
caeden
Sep 30, 2015
I rolled the dough out to make cutouts. I found a cookie cutter in the shape of a Soda Glass which worked out just great. I put the frosting on top to look like foam from the Root Beer. They were an absolute with kids as well as adults. Taste like you were having a Root Beer Float!
PraisingHimAlways
May 13, 2015
Silkiepearls, I bought mine recently at Walmart. It is Watkins brand and it is in the same section with the vanilla extract, etc.
silkiepearls
May 12, 2015
where do you find root beer concentrate or extract?
MarkySF
Apr 11, 2015
I've made a number of Taste of Home recipes. I've wanted to try this one for a long time. Today, I finally did. I really like them.One thing I do not quite understand is the photo shows the filling as white. My filling was brown. I used Zatarain's root beer concentrate. Are there root beer concentrates that are lighter in colour?BTW - I made 22 cookie sandwiches with the recipe..
paul3303
Aug 26, 2014
I agree with nanadean1 about the filling. The cookie has a great root beer flavor but there is no "float" to it. A vanilla filling would provide it. The cookie must be very small to get 30 portions. I only got 14 cookies that measured 2 1/2 inches which is a nice cookie size. Overall great flavor and texture. Thank you.
insomniaticArchaeopteryx
Aug 30, 2013
These cookies were a very nice dainty treat to have around the house. Flattening them before or in the middle of the set cooking time would defiantly be something I will do next time to aid in appearance. They end up quite fluffy. Overall, they were fantastic!I used soda stream root beer syrup instead of extract. It works just as well!
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Great cookie!! Soft and chewy and had a nice root beer flavor. I flattened the cookie a bit before baking and they turned out perfect.
These were pretty good, but I did follow some of the other reviews. I flattened the cookies half way through baking. For the cream filing I did 1/4 teaspoon of root beer extract and 3/4 teaspoon of vanilla, so the root beer flavor wouldn't be too much. I will make these again, but I think instead of doing a sandwich cookie, I will just frost one half then it's not so much.
My husband loved these cookies. Will be making again soon for friends.
I really wanted to like these but found the amount of root beer flavor and aftertaste overpowering. Perhaps they would improve with a different brand of root beer extract. I used vanilla flavoring or the filling instead to keep it white and would also suggest flattening the cookies before baking.
I rolled the dough out to make cutouts. I found a cookie cutter in the shape of a Soda Glass which worked out just great. I put the frosting on top to look like foam from the Root Beer. They were an absolute with kids as well as adults. Taste like you were having a Root Beer Float!
Silkiepearls, I bought mine recently at Walmart. It is Watkins brand and it is in the same section with the vanilla extract, etc.
where do you find root beer concentrate or extract?
I've made a number of Taste of Home recipes. I've wanted to try this one for a long time. Today, I finally did. I really like them.One thing I do not quite understand is the photo shows the filling as white. My filling was brown. I used Zatarain's root beer concentrate. Are there root beer concentrates that are lighter in colour?BTW - I made 22 cookie sandwiches with the recipe..
I agree with nanadean1 about the filling. The cookie has a great root beer flavor but there is no "float" to it. A vanilla filling would provide it. The cookie must be very small to get 30 portions. I only got 14 cookies that measured 2 1/2 inches which is a nice cookie size. Overall great flavor and texture. Thank you.
These cookies were a very nice dainty treat to have around the house. Flattening them before or in the middle of the set cooking time would defiantly be something I will do next time to aid in appearance. They end up quite fluffy. Overall, they were fantastic!I used soda stream root beer syrup instead of extract. It works just as well!