Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

Step 2

Beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the egg, almond extract, and vanilla extract, and beat until smooth.

Step 3

Add the flour and salt to the bowl and mix until combined. Add gel food coloring to the dough if desired.

Step 4

Add the dough to a cookie press with the desired shape plate attached. Press the cookies onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Decorate with sprinkles, if desired.

Step 5

Bake 6-8 minutes, until cooked through but not browned. Let cool before serving.