Beat margarine with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add 1 C of the flour, the sugar, egg, baking powder, vanilla, and if desired, almond extract. Beat till thoroughly combined. Beat in remaining flour.
Force unchilled dough through a cookie press onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in a 375 degree oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are firm but not brown. Cool cookies on a wire rack.
Bake
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