Creating these festive Easter cookies is a joyful process when you follow these easy steps:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Incorporate Egg and Extracts: Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the butter mixture, combining well until fully incorporated.
5. Mix in Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until dough forms.
6. Chill the Dough: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow it to firm up.
7. Roll Out Dough: On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about ¼-inch thickness.
8. Cut Out Shapes: Use Easter-themed cookie cutters to cut out shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
9. Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden. Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
10. Decorate: Once completely cooled, decorate cookies with royal icing in bright colors and sprinkle on edible decorations as desired.

By following these steps, you’ll create a batch of beautiful cookies that will make your Easter celebrations even more special.