Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['dairy_free'], recipe: in a large mixing bowl, cream butter and brown sugar together. 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 in a separate bowl. gradually add to creamed mixture. stir in pecans. (optional). drop by tablespoonfuls 3 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. bake at 375 fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly browned. remove to wire racks to cool. in a small mixing bowl, combine frosting ingredients; beat until smooth. frost cooled cookies.

Target recipe: preheat oven to 350 f. grease and flour two 9" round pans. mix cake mix, 3/4 cup root beer, eggs, oil and pudding mix in a large bowl. bake as directed on package. chill cake for ease in splitting layers. split each layer into 2 thin layers. filling and topping: combine dream whip, ice cold root beer and vanilla in a chilled bowl. beat as directed on package. spread 1 cup of filling between layers of cake with remaining on top. serve immediately or store in refrigerator until ready to serve.