# What You Need:
→ Cookie Dough
01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 large egg, room temperature
04 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
05 - 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
06 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
07 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
→ Decoration
08 - Colored sanding sugar or sprinkles
09 - 2 ounces dark or white chocolate, melted (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Set the oven to 350°F. Prepare two baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper or leave ungreased if using nonstick sheets.
02 - In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
03 - Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract if using, mixing thoroughly until fully combined.
04 - Gradually mix in the flour and salt just until incorporated, avoiding overmixing.
05 - Fit the cookie press with a fan or star-shaped disc. Fill the press with dough and press cookies directly onto the sheets, overlapping 3 to 4 cookies at the base to form fanned clusters.
06 - Sprinkle colored sanding sugar or sprinkles over the shaped dough as desired.
07 - Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges begin to turn golden.
08 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
09 - Once fully cooled, drizzle the melted chocolate over the cookies and allow to set before serving.
