Spritz Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 400F.
2. 2
   Combine butter, sugar, egg and almond extract in bowl.
3. 3
   Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy.
4. 4
   Add flour and salt; beat at low speed until well mixed.
5. 5
   Divide and tint dough, if desired.
6. 6
   (If dough is too soft, chill for easier handling.)
7. 7
   Fit cookie press with desired template.
8. 8
   Fill with dough.
9. 9
   Press dough into desired shapes 1 inch apart onto ungreased cookie sheet.
10. 10
    Sprinkle with decorator sugar.
11. 11
    Bake 8-14 minutes or until edges of cookies are very lightly browned.
12. 12
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13. 13
    *Substitute 2 teaspoons vanilla or lemon extract.