Buttery Spritz Cookies

By EdieK

Ingredients

• 1 C. Butter, softened
• 1 ¼ C. Confectioners' sugar
• 1 Ea Egg
• 1 t. Vanilla extract
• ½ t. Almond extract
• 2 ½ C. All-purpose flour
• ½ t. Salt
• Food coloring, optional
• Colored sugar and decorating candies, optional

Details

Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375. In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and extracts. Combine flour and salt. Gradually add to creamed mixture; mix well. Tint with food coloring if desired.
Using a cookie press fitted with the disk of your choice, press dough 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Decorate as desired. Bake for 6-8 minutes or until set (do not brown). Remove to wire racks to cool.