Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 large egg, room temperature1/2 teaspoon almond extract1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon saltPink and red colored sugar, optional
Preparation
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and extracts. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well.
Using a cookie press fitted with the disk of your choice, press dough 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. If desired, sprinkle with colored sugar.
Bake at 375° until edges just begin to brown, 7-9 minutes. Cool on wire racks.
