1 c. butter
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg yolk
2 1/2 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. almond extract
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

Cream butter until light, gradually add sugar. Add egg yolk and knead some more. Add extracts and flour.

Place mixture in cookie press and press cookies out onto baking sheet. Dainty cookie cutters may also be used. Decorate with candied cherries, chocolate or colored decorettes or chopped nutmeats. Bake at 375 degrees for about 10 minutes.

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