Before you make the Spritz Cookies, if you have room in your fridge, add your baking sheet to the fridge so it’s nice and cold.

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F.

Add the butter, sugar and salt to a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy.

Scrape down the sides of the bowl, then add in the egg and almond extract, beating to combine.

Slowly add in the flour to the butter mixture until just combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.

If you plan on using food dye, scoop out some of the dough and beat in your desired amount of food coloring.

Add your metal disc of choice to your cookie press.

Shape the cookie dough into a cylinder and fill the cooker press with the dough.

Remove your cookie sheet from the fridge and press the cookies onto the baking sheet. You can put them as close together as the cookie press allows – they don’t spread much.

Bake the cookies at 375 degrees F for 6 minutes, or until the cookies are set but are not browned on the edges.

Let the cookies cool on the cookie sheet for a few minutes then move to a rack to cool completely. Repeat with the remaining dough.

If desired, whisk together the powdered sugar, corn syrup, almond extract, and milk. You should end up with a thin glaze.

Brush the glaze on the cooled Spritz Cookies you plan to decorate.

Add sprinkles as desired and let set.