Spring Almond Ruffles

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 400F.
2. 2
   Combine butter and sugar in bowl.
3. 3
   Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy.
4. 4
   Add egg and 1 teaspoon almond extract; continue beating until well mixed.
5. 5
   Add flour and salt; beat at low speed until well mixed.
6. 6
   Divide dough in half.
7. 7
   Stir food color into 1 portion.
8. 8
   Fit cookie press with ribbon template; fill with dough, alternating spoonfuls of each color.
9. 9
   Press dough into 12-inch long strips onto ungreased cookie sheets.
10. 10
    Cut strips every 2 inches, flouring knife if necessary.
11. 11
    (Do not separate.)
12. 12
    Bake 5-8 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
13. 13
    Cut warm cookies along scored lines.
14. 14
    Let cookies cool completely on cookie sheet.
15. 15
    Combine powdered sugar, 1/2 teaspoon almond extract and enough milk for desired drizzling consistency in bowl.
16. 16
    Drizzle glaze over cooled cookies.
17. 17
    Let stand until set..