Christmas selection

Bredele: the little Christmas biscuit tradition

One of the most iconic festive symbols in Alsace is Bredele, the tradition of little Christmas biscuits. Also known as Winàchtsbredele - which literally means little Christmas breads - Bredele are sweet and generous bite-sized treats made by Alsace families from late November onwards and throughout the Advent period. From Anisbredala to Butterbredle, not forgetting gingerbread and other traditional treats, each biscuit has its own special place, turning the spirit of Christmas in Alsace into something you can taste (and it certainly tastes good).

Here at the Maison Alsacienne de Biscuiterie, our Christmas Bredele are made with plenty of love in our Atelier in Colmar, following recipes that have been handed down from generation to generation. Truly authentic treats that are perfect for sharing, and simply a must-try if you haven’t already discovered the Bredele experience…

Our range of small Christmas cakes

We want as many people as possible to discover the delicious traditions that are steeped in history, emotions and memories, so our Maison is delighted to invite you to discover its vast range of Christmas biscuits, cakes and gingerbreads. We also have plenty of suggestions and inspiration for indulgent gifting that never fails to impress.

Our Christmas biscuits

A taste that has become synonymous with the festive period in Alsace: Christmas butter biscuits. Our range includes butter biscuits coated in rich chocolate, such as the Chocolate Spritz and the Kifperl/Perticus Duo, jam butter biscuits like the Spitzbuebe, traditional all-butter biscuits like the Petit Bonhomme or, last but not least, a brandy-glazed butter biscuit called the Schwowebredele.

You can also discover traditional biscuiterie classics for the end-of-year festivities, which our Maison also offers all year round, such as the Anisbredele or the Cinnamon star.

Our Christmas cakes

Christstollen, Beerawecka, Kougelhopf and Langhopf… These iconic Alsace cakes embody the generosity of the festive season. Their elegant shapes, melt-in-the-mouth textures and rich flavours —with candied fruit, raisins, spices and almonds— make them a must-have end-of-year period, playing a key part in creating magical festive moments…

Our Christmas gingerbreads

Made in respect of Alsace traditions, our Maison’s gingerbreads all guarantee a melt-in-the-mouth texture and exceptional flavours. If you’re looking for recommendations, our bestsellers include our Spiced Authentiques, the Gingerbread Médaillon or the iconic Gingerbread Man, not to mention the Gingerbread Tree and the Saint-Nicolas Gingerbread.

For even more indulgence, we enrobe some of our spiced specialities in an indulgent layer of milk or dark chocolate: Selection of chocolate gingerbread, Leckerli assortment and our Gingerli chocolate batons.

Our bundles and gift ideas

Our Christmas cakes and biscuits make wonderful gift ideas for the festive season. Perfect for gifting, our Bredele sachets are delicious gestures and our cakes are exceptional dessert options for sharing with guests… Our Christmas bundles make exceptional gifts that offer the chance to discover some of our bestselling specialities.

Amongst our offers, you can find our three Christmas selections: Spiced Magic, Sweet Lights and Exquisite Fascination. Discover, savour and share the full depth of the festivities and Christmas traditions in Alsace with our selections and gift ideas.

Our bestselling Christmas biscuits

Whilst all of them share the MAB mark of excellence, some of our pâtissiers’ creations have reached legendary status in the Alsace region and especially in the cabins of Christmas markets. When asked, "Where can we find the best Alsace Christmas biscuits?”, many of our customers will instantly point to the Maison Alsacienne de Biscuiterie. When asked to recommend their all-time favourites, the Cinnamon star, the Spritz and the Anisbredele often come up…

How we make Bredele and other Christmas specialities

In our Ateliers, the process for making Bredele is a celebration in itself. From autumn onwards, our pâtissiers take great pleasure in starting to test new recipes and perfect classics, filling our bakeries with the mouthwatering, indulgent aromas of Christmas.

Ingredients are weighed to a high degree of precision, dough is expertly kneaded by hand, shapes are cut out one by one, and then the biscuits are gently baked to perfection to reveal the full depth of their flavours. Behind each Bredele, there's exceptional savoir-faire that has been passed on to spark delicious Christmas magic every December. Coming in a variety of shapes, in sachets or luxury tins, year after year, they are one of the most eagerly awaited treats in our Christmas selection. They are also excellent accompaniments for cheeses, foie gras and desserts.

Maison Alsacienne de Biscuiterie: the choice of an artisan biscuitier

For over 20 years, the Maison Alsacienne de Biscuiterie has embodied a special concept of traditional biscuiterie, driven by high standards and endless passion. Each recipe and each product has been crafted as a tribute to the rich heritage of Alsace. That's why no compromises are made at any point of the process, from the quality of the ingredients and the mastery of every technique to the respect for traditional baking processes. When you come to us for your Christmas biscuits, you can be sure that you’re choosing an artisan biscuitier of the highest quality, working day in and day out to honour the authentic flavours of our region.

Exquisite accompaniments for our exquisite bredele

The wide variety of shapes, flavours and textures of our Bredele means that they can be enjoyed at any festive occasion. Serve them alongside a steaming hot cup of spiced tea, a homemade hot chocolate, or a glass of Alsace sparkling wine.

So, why not include them in your festive desserts? Crumbled over a dessert or used to decorate a yule log, they’re perfect for adding a touch of Alsace to your creations.

Order your Christmas biscuits and cakes online

Thanks to our website, our Maison is opening up opportunities to allow as many people as possible discover the delicious traditions of Christmas in Alsace. You can explore our selections online and place your order, whether it’s for a gift or a treat for yourself (you definitely deserve it) or for a loved one, and have our specialities delivered across France, Europe or even around the world!