Butter Spritz Cookies

Directions

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   Special equipment: cookie press (a.k.a.
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   spritz gun)
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   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
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   Add the vanilla and almond extracts and the egg and mix to incorporate; don't worry if the mixture seems to separate.
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   Sift together the flour and baking powder and add to the creamed butter.
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   Mix until combined.
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   Using a cookie press, press the cookies onto ungreased baking sheets.
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   Top with sprinkles of your choice.
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   Bake until firm but not yet browning, 6 to 8 minutes.
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    After a few minutes, move cookies to a rack and cool.