Take for example this example above. These cookies are called Spritz Rings. My pastry teacher, a proud Swede, writes that no cookie platter would be complete (in Sweden) without these cookies. It’s not hard to figure out why, either; these cookies are buttery, crispy, and delicious. Topping it all off, they use a minimal amount of ingredients and are easily piped into any shape you desire.

These cookies used the same exact recipe as above but were piped into figure-eight patterns and filled with jam. Same buttery, crunchy goodness, now with more jam! Who doesn’t like cookies and jam? That’s what I thought.

These last beauties are called Cocoa Cuts. Everyone should know how to make these cookies. Throw a few ingredients in the mixer, form into a long dowel, flatten with your hand, and cover with sugar and nuts. You actually cut these cookies after they cook. I know it’s a little unusual but once you see how well it works, you’ll be hooked. You could easily bake off pan after pan of these little gems in no time.

The next time you have the urge to bake cookies, give the tired old chocolate chip cookie a rest and add a new cookie, maybe one of these, to your repertoire.