By Irene Hauner
1 cup butter, softened ¾ cup sugar 1 egg 1 tsp. almond extract 2¼ cups flour 1/8 tsp. salt ¼ tsp. baking powder
Preheat oven to 375ºF
Cream together the butter and the sugar. Add the egg and almond extract. Mix until well blended.
In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, salt, and baking powder. Gradually sift into the butter mixture and stir well.
Using a cookie press, press out cookies onto an ungreased cookie sheet. If desired, decorate with sprinkles, colored sugars, or candies.
Bake for approx. 8 minutes until edges are golden. Remove from baking sheet, cool on racks. |