Creating Classic Spritz Cookies can be enjoyable with these simple steps:

1. Preheat your oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
3. Add Egg and Extracts: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well combined.
4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Gradually add this to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
5. Chill the Dough: Cover the dough and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to firm it up, making it easier to shape.
6. Prepare the Cookie Press: Fill a cookie press with the chilled dough as per the manufacturer’s instructions.
7. Pipe Cookies: Press the dough onto the prepared baking sheets in your desired shapes. Leave some space between them as they will spread slightly.
8. Decorate: Sprinkle the tops of the cookies with colored sugar or sprinkles if desired.
9. Bake: Place the cookies in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until they are lightly golden at the edges.
10. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

Following these steps will guide you to delicious Classic Spritz Cookies that you can be proud of!