How To Make Bredele (Alsatian Christmas Cookies)
Bredele, the beloved Alsatian Christmas cookies, are a delightful blend of buttery richness and festive spices. With a prep time of just 20 minutes, these treats are surprisingly simple to make yet feel wonderfully indulgent.
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter (softened)
- ½ cup superfine sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg (at room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
- Egg wash
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- In a mixer or medium bowl, beat the butter, sugar, and salt together until light and creamy.
- Stir in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated and then fold in the flour until a dough is formed.
- Press into a flattened disc and place in an airtight container in the refrigerator to chill for at least two hours and up to two days.
- When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- On a floured surface, roll the dough out to about ⅛ inch (4mm) thick and cut out desired shapes with cookie cutters.
- Place cookies 2-inches (5cm) apart on the prepared baking sheets and brush lightly with the egg wash.
- Bake for about 10 minutes, rotating pans halfway through, until pale golden. Transfer to a wire rack to cool while you bake off the rest of the cookies.
- Once cool, dust with powdered sugar before serving. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
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