1. In a large mixing bowl beat the butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed about 30 seconds or til softened. Add 1 cup of the flour. Then add the sugar, egg, baking powder, vanilla, and almond extract if desired. Beat till thoroughly combined. Beat in the remaining flour. Do not chill dough.
2. Pack the dough into a cookie press. Force dough through press onto ungreased cookie sheets. If desired, decorate with decorative candies, fruits, nuts or colored sugars.
3. Bake in a 375 degree oven for 8 to 10 minutes or till edges of cookies are firm but not brown. Remove cookies and cool on wire racks.
Yield: 84
Yield: 84