Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 cup of unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup of granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
- Food coloring (optional, for decorating)
- Royal icing or colored fondant for detailing
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until creamy and light.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly.
- Gradually incorporate the flour and a pinch of salt, mixing until a smooth dough forms.
- Divide the dough into two portions, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion of dough to about ¼ inch thickness.
- Use a lute-shaped cookie cutter (or a custom template) to cut out the cookies. If unavailable, shape with a knife carefully.
- Transfer the cutouts onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Repeat with the second dough portion.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on a wire rack.
- Decorate with royal icing or fondant to create strings, details, or musical notes fitting the lute design.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- For longer storage, refrigerate for up to two weeks or freeze for up to three months.
- Ensure decorating icing is fully set before storing to prevent smudging.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fantasy-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 Kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
