Spritz

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 375°.
2. 2
   Beat margarine with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.
3. 3
   Add 1 cup of the flour, the sugar, egg, baking powder, vanilla and if desired, almond extract. Beat until thoroughly combined.
4. 4
   Beat in remaining flour.
5. 5
   Force unchilled dough through a cookie press onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
6. 6
   Bake in a 375° oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are firm but not brown.
7. 7
   Cool cookies on a wire rack.
8. 8
   If desired, dip tops into icing, then sprinkle with chopped nuts or colored sugar. Makes about 84.