Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['dairy_free'], recipe: preheat oven to 375°f. combine brown sugar, butter, and egg in a bowl; beat until fluffy. stir in buttermilk, root beer flavor, vanilla, flour, baking soda, and salt; mix until smooth. cover and refrigerate at least one hour. drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheets about 2-inches apart. bake at 375°f for 6 to 8 minutes. to make rootbeer frosting: mix together sugar and butter until smooth. stir in root beer flavor and enough water to make a smooth frosting. remove cookies to wire rack to cool. frost with root beer frosting.

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.