Preparation Steps

• Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
• In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg yolk, vanilla extract, almond extract, and kosher salt until well combined.
• Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined and a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
• Use a small cookie scoop (about 1 tablespoon) to drop portions of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Alternatively, you can use a piping bag fitted with a large star tip to pipe decorative shapes.
• If piping the cookies, you may need to add 1-2 tablespoons of milk to the dough to achieve a smoother, more pipeable consistency.
• Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are lightly golden brown. The centers should still appear slightly soft.
• Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
• Optional: Melt the chocolate wafers according to package directions. Dip the cooled cookies halfway into the melted chocolate and decorate with sprinkles, if desired. Allow the chocolate to set before serving.