Spritz Butter Cookies

1 c Butter
3/4 c Sugar
1 lg Egg
1 ts Vanilla
1 ts Almond extract
2 c Flour
1/2 c Almonds, finely ground
1 ds Salt
Sugar sprinkles for decorations

Preheat oven to 375 deg f. Cream butter in large bowl. Add sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and extracts. Gradually add flour, almonds and salt. Using a pastry bag and a large star tip, pipe dough into rosettes or stars on unbuttered baking sheets. Decorate with sprinkles and bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until pale golden. Remove from baking sheets and cool on wire rack. Makes about 3 1/2 dozen cookies.

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