Butter Spritz Cookies
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INGREDIENTS 1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
Sprinkles, for garnishPreheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a mixer with a paddle attachment, add the sugar and butter. Mix until light and fluffy. Add the egg, vanilla and almond extracts and mix well to combine.
Sift together the flour and baking powder. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture. Mix until well combined.
Using a cookie press, press cookies onto ungreased cookie sheets. Top with sprinkles of your choice. Bake for 5 to 8 minutes, or until firm, but not yet browning. Transfer to wire racks to cool.
Makes about 4 dozen