# 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 for drizzling)
# How To Make:
01 - Set the oven temperature to 350°F. Prepare two baking sheets with parchment paper or use nonstick sheets ungreased.
02 - In a large bowl, beat the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
03 - Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract, mixing thoroughly until fully integrated.
04 - Gradually fold in all-purpose flour and fine sea salt, stirring just until combined to avoid overmixing.
05 - Attach a fan or star-shaped disc to the cookie press and fill it evenly with the dough.
06 - Press cookies directly onto prepared baking sheets, arranging 3 to 4 cookies per cluster in overlapping fan shapes at their bases.
07 - Sprinkle colored sanding sugar or sprinkles over the shaped cookies as desired.
08 - Bake in the preheated oven for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the cookie edges turn golden brown.
09 - Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
10 - If desired, drizzle melted chocolate over cooled cookies and let set prior to serving.
