Stir together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
Beat butter in a mixing bowl for 30 seconds. Add sugar and beat until fluffy. Beat in egg, orange peel, and almond extract.
Add dry ingredients to wet mixture and beat till combined. Do not chill dough.
Pack dough into a cookie press. Force the dough through a cookie press onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Decorate with colored sugar or candies, if desired.
Bake in a 400° oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until done. Remove and cool on wire racks.