Alsatian Christmas Cookies

Alsatian Christmas Cookies, also known as Bredele, are a traditional Christmas treat from the Alsace region of France. These buttery cookies are often shaped into festive holiday shapes and are enjoyed during the Christmas season.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Alsatian Christmas Cookies

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Alsatian Courses: Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 10 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 24 Calories: 2880

Best Season: Winter

Ingredients

Servings

• 150 gram Butter
• 100 gram Granulated Sugar
• 2 unit Egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 300 gram All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 100 gram Chopped almonds
• 50 gram Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. In a bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add the egg yolks and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and ground nutmeg.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
5. Stir in the chopped almonds.
6. Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a log. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
7. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
8. Slice the chilled dough logs into 1/4 inch (6 cm) thick rounds and place on the prepared baking sheet.
9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
10. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 24

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 120kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6g10%

Total Carbohydrate 14g5%

Sugars 8g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.