Holiday Spritz Cookies

2 1/4 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
1 cup butter, softened
1 egg
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla
candied red or green cherries or other baking decor
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Beat powdered sugar and butter in a large bowl. Beat in egg, almond extract, and vanilla. In separate bowl, combine flour and salt. Gradually add flour to butter mixture; beat until well blended.
Divide dough in half. Fit cookie press with desired plate. Fill press with dough; press 1" apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Decorate as desired.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until just set. Remove cookies to wire racks; cool completely.
Makes about 5 dozen.

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