Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line your baking sheets with silicone mats or parchment paper.

In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of room temperature unsalted butter and ¾ cup of granulated sugar. Beat on medium speed for about 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.

Mix in 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon almond extract until fully incorporated.

Gradually sift in 2 ¼ cups of all-purpose flour and ½ teaspoon of salt, mixing on low speed until just combined.

Optionally, divide the dough and incorporate red or green gel icing color into each section.

Fill your cookie press with the prepared dough and press out shapes onto the lined baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.

Decorate with colorful sprinkles or additional gel icing if desired.

Bake for 5-8 minutes, watching closely for light golden edges.

Allow cookies to cool on the sheets for about 4-5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.