Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar1 large egg, room temperature1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon almond extract2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup finely chopped walnutsRed and/or green colored sugar

Preparation

In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add egg and extracts; beat until well. Add flour and nuts; beat just until moistened. Cover and chill 1 hour or until firm enough to handle.

Preheat oven to 350°. Shape into 1-in. balls; place 2 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Flatten to 1/4-in. thickness with a glass dipped in colored sugar. Sprinkle with additional sugar if desired. Bake until cookies are set, 10-12 minutes. Cool on pans 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.