Buttery Spritz Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• Melted semisweet chocolate, optional
• 2 to 3 tablespoons water
• Colored sugar and sprinkles

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream butter, 1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar and salt until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and extracts. Gradually beat flour into creamed mixture.

Using a cookie press fitted with a disk of your choice, press dough 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake until set, 6-8 minutes (do not brown). Remove to wire racks to cool completely.

If desired, dip in melted chocolate and let stand until set or, in a small bowl, mix remaining 1 cup confectioners' sugar and enough water to reach desired consistency. Dip cookies in glaze; decorate as desired. Let stand until set.

Article from: https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/buttery-spritz-cookies/