These require a cookie press!

4 1/2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
3 t almond extract
1 egg
4 sticks unsalted butter


**preheat oven to 400 degrees.**

1. Combine all ingredients in mixer.
2. Load cookie press and spritz cookies onto ungreased cookie sheet.
3. Top cookies with sprinkles before baking, if desired.
4. Bake 7-10 minutes, checking often. Cookies will turn slightly golden when ready.
5. Cool throroughly on wire racks.

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