Buttery Spritz Cookies

Yield:  7-1/2 Dozen RECIPE INGREDIENTS 1 cup butter (no substitutes), softened 1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt Food coloring, optional
DIRECTIONS In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in egg and extracts. Combine the flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Tint with food coloring if desired. Using a cookie press fitted with the disk of your choice, press dough 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees F for 6-8 minutes or until set (do not brown). Remove to wire racks to cool.