Linzer Cookies With Buttermilk Ganache Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.In a bowl, cream together butter, sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest.
• STEP 2.Add ground almonds and flour to the mixture and mix until combined.
• STEP 3.Divide the dough into two portions and wrap them in plastic wrap.
• STEP 4.Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
• STEP 5.Roll out the dough and cut out cookie shapes with a cookie cutter.
• STEP 6.Bake the cookies until golden brown.
• STEP 7.In a saucepan, heat buttermilk until hot but not boiling.
• STEP 8.Pour the hot buttermilk over the chocolate and let it sit for a few minutes.
• STEP 9.Whisk the mixture until smooth and creamy.
• STEP 10.Spread the ganache on the bottom side of a cookie and sandwich it with another cookie.
• STEP 11.Dust the cookies with powdered sugar before serving.

Cooking Tips

• You can use any shape of cookie cutter for the Linzer cookies.
• Make sure the buttermilk is hot enough to melt the chocolate.
• Store the cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.

Storage and Serving

• Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
• Serve them as a dessert or a sweet snack.