Spritz Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Beat margarine or butter in a large mixer bowl with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.
2. 2
   Add sugar and baking powder and beat until combined.
3. 3
   Add egg yolk, vanilla, and almond extract and beat until combined.
4. 4
   Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer.
5. 5
   Stir in any remaining flour with a wooden spoon.
6. 6
   If desired, tint dough with food coloring.
7. 7
   Force the dough through a cookie press onto an ungreased cool cookie sheet.
8. 8
   Bake in a 400F (200C).
9. 9
   oven for 7 to 8 minutes or until done.
10. 10
    Remove and cool.