# Components:
→ Cookie Dough
01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (225 g)
02 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150 g)
03 - 1 large egg, room temperature
04 - 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
05 - 1/2 tsp almond extract (optional)
06 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (280 g)
07 - 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
→ Decoration
08 - Colored sanding sugar or sprinkles
09 - 2 oz dark or white chocolate, melted (optional, for drizzling) (60 g)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or leave ungreased if nonstick sheets are used.
02 - In a large bowl, cream unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
03 - Beat in the large egg, pure vanilla extract, and almond extract if using, until fully combined.
04 - Gradually add all-purpose flour and fine sea salt to the mixture, stirring just until incorporated to avoid overmixing.
05 - Fit a cookie press with a fan or star-shaped disc and fill it with dough.
06 - Press cookies directly onto baking sheets, arranging 3 to 4 cookies overlapping slightly at the base to create a fan-shaped cluster.
07 - Sprinkle cookies with colored sanding sugar or sprinkles if desired.
08 - Bake for 9 to 11 minutes until edges just turn golden.
09 - Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10 - Once cooled, drizzle melted dark or white chocolate over cookies and let set prior to serving.
