Root Beer Cookies

(Courtesy of Taste of Home)

Ingredients:
1 c. butter, softened
2 c. packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 c. buttermilk
3/4 tsp. root beer concentrate or extract
4 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. chopped pecans
FROSTING:
3 1/2 c. confectioners' sugar
3/4 c. butter, softened
3 Tbsp. water
1 1/4 tsp. root beer concentrate or extract

Directions:
In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and brown sugar.  Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.  Beat in buttermilk and root beer concentrate.  Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture.  Stir in pecans.

Drop by tablespoonfuls 3 inches apart onto a greased baking sheets.  Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.  Remove to wire racks to cool.  In a mixing bowl, combine frosting ingredients; beat until smooth.  Frost cooled cookies.