Holiday Spritz Cookies

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  I placed my cookie sheet in the refrigerator to chill, this helps to keep the dough from spreading.

Step 2

In a small bowl stir together the flour and the salt and set aside.

Step 3

Cream the butter and the sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg yolks, the vanilla and the almond extract and mix just until combined.

Step 4

Mix in the dry ingredients a little at a time until well combined.

Step 5

Fill your cookie press with dough and press 2 inches apart onto the chilled cookie sheet. Sprinkle with colored sugar or sprinkles. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes or until the sides just begin to brown. Remove from oven and allow them to sit on the pan for 3 to five minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool.