Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt, then set aside.

Beat butter and sugar until fluffy, then mix in eggs, vanilla, and almond extract if using.

Stir dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until a thick, slightly sticky dough forms.

Divide dough and mix in gel food coloring until evenly tinted.

Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes.

Roll dough into balls and coat generously in powdered sugar.

Bake 10 to 12 minutes until cracked on top with set edges and soft centers.

Cool briefly on the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.