Baked Martin-Style D-18 Replica Guitar Pick Cookies

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Delicately crafted sugar cookies inspired by the vintage Martin D-18 guitar aesthetic, featuring a crisp edge and buttery center. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, unsalted butter, granulated sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 110 calories and feeds 24, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves 24 American cuisine 110 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, beat 1 cup softened unsalted butter and 1 cup granulated sugar together with an electric mixer on medium speed until creamy and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 large egg and 1 tsp vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until fully incorporated.
  4. Step 4: In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon.
  5. Step 5: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms.
  6. Step 6: Roll dough into 1-inch diameter balls and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Flatten each ball gently with the palm of your hand or a cookie stamp to resemble a guitar pick shape.
  7. Step 7: Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft.
  8. Step 8: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

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