Spritz - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. (2 sticks) butter, softened
3/4 c. sugar
1 egg
2 1/2 c. flour
1/8 tsp. baking powder
1/8 tsp. salt
1 tsp. almond extract

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400\u00b0.
Cream butter thoroughly.
Add sugar gradually; continue mixing until light and fluffy.
Beat in egg. Sift together dry ingredients.
Gradually add to butter mixture; blend well.
Add almond extract, if desired.
Food coloring may be added if colored dough is desired.
Force through cookie press onto ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 7 to 10 minutes.