# What you'll 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)
# Method:
01 - Set oven temperature to 350°F and prepare two baking sheets with parchment paper or leave ungreased if using nonstick sheets.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
03 - Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract if desired; beat until the mixture is uniform.
04 - Gradually add the all-purpose flour and sea salt, mixing gently just until combined to avoid overworking the dough.
05 - Fit the cookie press with a fan or star-shaped disc and fill it with the prepared dough.
06 - Press the dough directly onto the baking sheets, arranging 3 to 4 cookies overlapping slightly at the base to create layered fans.
07 - Sprinkle colored sanding sugar or sprinkles over the shaped dough as desired.
08 - Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges begin to turn golden brown.
09 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
10 - Once cooled, drizzle melted chocolate over the cookies if desired, and allow to set before serving.
