Koolickles

By cindygwest

Ingredients

• 7 small cucumbers (4 to 5 inches in length)
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup white vinegar
• 1/2 cup vegan cane sugar (like Whole Foods 365 brand)
• 1 teaspoon pickling or kosher salt
• 1 package Kool-Aid unsweetened soft drink mix (any flavor)

Preparation

Step 1

Quarter the cucumber and pack slices into a 1 quart glass jar. In a medium pot over high heat, bring the water, vinegar, sugar, salt, and Kool-Aid mix to a boil. Carefully pour the hot liquid over the cucumbers and allow it all to cool on the countertop. Place the lid on the jar and refrigerate at least 2 days before enjoying. (Makes 1 quart of pickles; Kool-ickles will keep in the refrigerator for up to a month.)