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Soda Pop Cookies
Soda pop not only adds moisture to a cookie but also helps the cookie achieve the perfect balance of fluffiness and flavor. I used root beer with these particular cookies, but feel free to substitute with your favorite type.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Makes 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Bakery
Ingredients
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- Cookies
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1/2 cup soda pop
- Frosting
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1/3 cup soda pop
Instructions
- For the cookies: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder.
- In another bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy. Add in the egg, then the soda pop, and mix until just combined.
- Slowly add the flour mixture, about one cup at a time, until just combined.
- Scoop in 1 1/2 tablespoon portions onto prepared baking sheets and space the cookies about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10 to 13 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool for about 3 minutes. Then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- For the frosting: Beat the butter with 1 cup of the confectioners’ sugar until it begins to turn creamy. Once it’s smooth and light in color, add the soda pop. Then add in the remaining 3 cups of confectioners’ sugar, one cup at a time. Frost the cooled cookies and serve.
