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2) Pickle-Brined Sugar Cookies

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup pickle brine from mild sweet pickles
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • Extra sugar for rolling

Method
 

  1. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in bowl; set aside.
  2. Cream butter and sugar light; beat in egg, vanilla, and brine.
  3. Gradually mix in dry to form soft dough; chill 30 minutes.
  4. Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll into 1-inch balls; coat with sugar and place on lined sheet.
  5. Bake 8–10 minutes until edges set and centers soft; cool on rack.