FRENCH CHRISTMAS COOKIES
15 Traditional Recipes from the Heart of Alsace
🎄 Bring the spirit of Alsace into your home this Christmas
Every winter, as Advent begins, the kitchens of Alsace fill with the comforting aroma of butter, cinnamon, and toasted almonds.
These are the bredle — the traditional Christmas cookies baked with love, decorated with care, and shared with joy.
In this ebook, I share 15 authentic recipes passed down through generations.
Simple, heartwarming, and full of flavour, they’ll bring the charm of Alsace into your kitchen and fill your home with the scents of Christmas.
🍪 What's inside
âś… 15 traditional recipes, clearly explained and easy to follow
✅ The classics: Zimtsterne, Butterbredle, Linzele, Spritz, Basler Läckerli, and more
âś… Helpful baking tips to ensure perfect results every time
âś… Cultural and historical notes about Alsatian Christmas traditions
âś… Over 80 original photos from my own kitchen
🕯️ More than a recipe book… a living tradition
Baking bredle isn’t just about cookies — it’s about reviving an old ritual, gathering loved ones, and finding joy in the simple anticipation of Christmas.
These cookies embody the best of Alsace: generosity, patience, and togetherness.
READER'S VOICE
"Every recipe brought me back to childhood Christmases in Alsace. The smell of butter and cinnamon is pure joy."
– Anne, Colmar
Can you smell the butter and cinnamon already?
Slip on your apron, preheat the oven — and let Christmas begin.
ÂŁ9 / $12 *
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❤️ More than a cookbook
— an invitation to share the warmth and joy of a French Christmas in Alsace.
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