root cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 3


• 1 cup packed brown sugar


• 1/2 cup butter


• 1 egg


• 1/4 cup buttermilk


• 1 teaspoon root extract


• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour


• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda


• 1/2 teaspoon salt


• 2 cups confectioners' sugar


• 1/3 cup butter


• 1 1/2 teaspoons root extract


• 2 tablespoons hot water

Recipe

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (180 degrees).


• mix together brown sugar, 1/2 cup butter or margarine, egg, buttermilk and 1 teaspoon of root extract.


• add flour, baking soda and salt and mix well.


• drop teaspoon sized pieces of dough 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheets. bake for 6 to 8 minutes.


• to make root glaze: mix together confectioner's sugar, 1/3 cup butter or margarine, 1 1/2 teaspoons of root extract and hot water. brush on top of hot cookies.