Press the dough-- follow manufacturer’s directions to fit your cookie press with a decorative plate. Scrape some of the dough into your cookie press. Hold the cookie press perpendicular to the lined baking sheet and press out the cookies 2 inches apart. Decorate the shaped cookie dough with sprinkles if you desire.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
To make ahead, you can either chill the cookie dough in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze the dough for up to 3 months. If freezing, allow the dough to unthaw in the refrigerator overnight before bringing to room temperature to create your cookies.
To change the flavor of these cookies slightly, you can substitute the almond extract with peppermint extract to make the flavor even more festive!