Step 1: Prepare Ingredients

1. Gather all ingredients for the recipe.
2. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients

1. Whisk together flour and salt together in a medium bowl.
2. Set aside for later use.

Step 3: Cream Butter and Sugar

1. In a separate bowl, beat the butter and sugar together using an electric mixer.
2. Continue mixing until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.

Step 4: Add Wet Ingredients

1. Stir in the egg yolks, almond extract, and vanilla extract until fully combined.

Step 5: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

1. Gradually blend the sifted flour mixture into the butter mixture.
2. Mix until a soft dough forms.

Step 6: Shape the Cookies

1. Fill a cookie press with the prepared dough.
2. Press cookies onto an ungreased cookie sheet, spacing them about 1 ½ inches apart.
3. If desired, decorate with colored sugar or sprinkles before baking.

Step 7: Bake the Cookies

1. Place the cookie sheet in the preheated oven.
2. Bake cookies for 3 to 6 minutes, or just until set and not brown, then let them cool on a cooling rack.
3. Allow the cookies to cool on the sheet before transferring.

Step 8: Serve and Enjoy

1. Arrange the cookies on a serving platter or store them in an airtight container.