Basic Pressed Cookies

Name: Basic Pressed Cookies
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 2/3 cup sugar; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/8 teaspoon salt

7 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt

Directions

1

Cream butter in a medium mixing bowl; gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add egg and almond extract; beat well.
2

Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a small mixing bowl; gradually add to creamed mixture, stirring well after each addition.
3

Press dough from a cookie press onto ungreased cookie sheets, following manufacturer's instructions. Bake at 400° for 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from cookie sheets, and cool on wire racks.