Vintage Acoustic Guitar-Shaped Sugar Cookies

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Fun and festive sugar cookies shaped like vintage acoustic guitars, perfect for musical gatherings or nostalgic celebrations. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 87 minutes, layers unsalted butter, granulated sugar, large egg 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 140 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: 75 min Cook: 12 min Serves 24 American cuisine 140 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup softened unsalted butter and 1 cup granulated sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Beat in 1 large egg and 1 tsp vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
  3. Step 3: In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder, and 1/2 tsp salt.
  4. Step 4: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing on low until a smooth dough forms; wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour.
  5. Step 5: Preheat oven to 350°F and roll dough out on a floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness; using a guitar-shaped cookie cutter or template, cut out shapes and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet spaced 1 inch apart.
  6. Step 6: Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes until edges are just beginning to turn golden; remove and cool completely on wire racks.
  7. Step 7: Decorate cooled cookies with royal icing in various colors to mimic guitar details, allowing icing to dry fully before serving.

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