Vintage-Inspired Acoustic Guitar Cookie Cutters Sugar Cookies

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Sugar cookies shaped like classic 1950s acoustic guitars with a delicate vanilla glaze, perfect for nostalgic gatherings or collector-themed parties. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 90 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 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: 80 min Cook: 10 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 3/4 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes using a hand mixer.
  2. Step 2: Beat in 1 large egg and 2 tsp vanilla extract until combined.
  3. Step 3: In a separate bowl, whisk 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder, and 1/2 tsp salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
  4. Step 4: Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  5. Step 5: Preheat oven to 350°F. Roll chilled dough on a floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness. Use a guitar-shaped cookie cutter to cut out shapes, transfer to parchment-lined baking sheets.
  6. Step 6: Bake cookies for 8-10 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely on wire racks.
  7. Step 7: For glaze, whisk 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, 3 tbsp milk, and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle or spread over cooled cookies and let set for 30 minutes before serving.

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