“Bredele Box” Authentic French Christmas Cookies

Indulge in the sweet traditions of France this holiday season with this exquisite Bredele Box – a delightful collection of authentic French Christmas cookies that will transport you straight to the cozy kitchens of Alsace. From buttery sablés to spice-infused pain d’épices, let your tastebuds embark on a scrumptious journey that captures the true essence of a magical French Noël!

Have you ever heard of the word “Bredele”? They are traditional Christmas cookies from Alsace, France. The word bredele is Alsatian, which is a German dialect, as a result to its proximity with Germany.

According to Bredele.fr, the exact history of these cookies is hard to establish: “The first recipes of bredele in Strasbourg date back to the 14th century” and that “they became very popular over Alsace during the early 19th century with the introduction of cookie-cutters (emporte-pièces) in French kitchens.”

A Christmas Tradition: Alsatians start making their bredele early in the holiday season, sometimes as early as November. Most families have their own secret recipes passed down through the generations. Some people make many types of bredele… as many as 10 – 12 kinds which are mixed and arranged between metal tin boxes to be gifted to Friends and Family.

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Looking for some inspiration? For more Christmas Cookies and Bredele recipes, click HERE! and for more Cookie Recipes, click HERE! 

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“Bredele Box” Authentic French Christmas Cookies

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Indulge in the sweet traditions of France this holiday season with this exquisite Bredele Box – a delightful collection of authentic French Christmas cookies that will transport you straight to the cozy kitchens of Alsace. From buttery sablés to spice-infused pain d'épices, let your tastebuds embark on a scrumptious journey that captures the true essence of a magical French Noël!

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Prep Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Bake Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 2 hours hrs 30 minutes mins

Course Christmas Cookies – Bredele

Cuisine Christmas

Servings 8

Equipment

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Large Bonmat™

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Baking Sheet (L)

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Mixing Bowl

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Flexible Scraper

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Spatula

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Pastry Stand

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Pastry Bag and 4 Tips

Ingredients

 

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• ▢ Butterbredele (Tap for Recipe HERE)
• ▢ Lemon Zest Shortbread (Tap for Recipe HERE)
• ▢ Schwowebredele (Tap for Recipe HERE)
• ▢ Vanilla Logs (Tap for Recipe HERE)
• ▢ Orange Blossom Shortbread (Tap for Recipe HERE)

Instructions

 

• Place your Large Bonmat on the top of your Large Perforated Baking Sheet. Set Aside.

Butterbredele

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Lemon Zest Shortbread

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Schwowebredele

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Vanilla Logs

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Orange Blossom Shortbread

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• These Holiday Cookies last up to 3 weeks when stored in a tin metal box. And for more Bredele/Holiday Cookie recipes, tap HERE! Bon Appétit & Happy Holidays!

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

"Bredele Box" Authentic French Christmas Cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 88 Calories from Fat 54

% Daily Value*

Fat 6g9%

Saturated Fat 3g19%

Trans Fat 0.2g

Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g

Monounsaturated Fat 1g

Cholesterol 15mg5%

Sodium 66mg3%

Potassium 13mg0%

Carbohydrates 9g3%

Fiber 0.2g1%

Sugar 2g2%

Protein 1g2%

Vitamin A 170IU3%

Vitamin C 0.01mg0%

Calcium 3mg0%

Iron 0.4mg2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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