Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened2-1/4 cups confectioners’ sugar, divided1/2 teaspoon salt1 large egg, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon almond extract2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour Melted semisweet chocolate, optional2 to 3 tablespoons waterColored sugar and sprinkles
Preparation
Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream butter, 1-1/4 cups confectioners’ sugar and salt until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and extracts. Gradually beat flour into creamed mixture.
Using a cookie press fitted with a disk of your choice, press dough 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake until set, 6-8 minutes (do not brown). Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
If desired, dip in melted chocolate and let stand until set or, in a small bowl, mix remaining 1 cup confectioners’ sugar and enough water to reach desired consistency. Dip cookies in glaze; decorate as desired. Let stand until set.
