# What You Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 0.25 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
04 - 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
08 - 0.5 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
→ Decoration
09 - Gel food coloring (pink, blue, yellow, lavender, or other pastel colors)
10 - 0.25 cup pastel sprinkles
# How to Make:
01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
03 - Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract if using, mixing until well combined.
04 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
05 - Divide the dough evenly into 3 or 4 portions depending on desired color quantity. Tint each portion with a different pastel gel food coloring, kneading gently until color is evenly distributed.
06 - Roll each colored dough into long ropes approximately 12 inches long. Gently twist the ropes together, then roll into a log. Slice the log in half if it becomes unwieldy.
07 - Wrap the dough log in plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours or until firm.
08 - Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
09 - Slice the chilled dough into 0.25 inch thick rounds. Place on prepared baking sheets, spacing approximately 2 inches apart. Top with pastel sprinkles if desired.
10 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are just beginning to turn golden. Do not overbake.
11 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
