Families who want to bake with aniseed sprinkles
If you want to mix ingredients together and decorate the icing too, crushed aniseed sprinkles are a good choice. An Allerhande cupcake recipe uses them in both the batter and the buttercream.
Which aniseed sprinkles are right for you?
Families who mainly want to decorate
If the children want to decorate cupcakes, biscuits or cake, choose a colour to suit your baking project. PLUS lists festive sprinkles, as well as blue and white sprinkles, as decorations for these bakes.
Families planning a small baking project
Choose a pack that suits the amount you need for your recipe and what you’d like to keep for later. Jumbo lists crushed aniseed sprinkles in a 270 g pack and several varieties of whole coloured sprinkles in 330 g packs.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether the sprinkles will go into the bake or on top after baking. Then choose a colour and check the packaging of the product you intend to use.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Mixing into batter or icing | Check whether the recipe calls for crushed aniseed sprinkles; Allerhande uses this type in cupcake batter and buttercream. | If I’m mixing batter with children, I want to use sprinkles in the bake itself. This is the priority for around 40% of consumers. |
| Visible decoration | Choose between mixed festive colours and a specific colour for decorating. | When children decorate the cupcakes or biscuits themselves, I want the colour to stand out. Visible decoration is the priority for around 30% of consumers. |
| Pack size and label | Compare the pack size with the amount you need, and read the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging you choose. | For a small baking project, I want to buy a suitable amount; if someone eating with us has a dietary restriction, I also read the label. Around 30% of consumers prioritise checking the pack size and label. |
Common mistakes
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Choosing whole sprinkles for a recipe that calls for crushed ones
A visible topping and sprinkles mixed into batter or buttercream don’t serve the same purpose in a recipe.
Check which type the recipe calls for before you buy. Allerhande’s cupcake recipe uses crushed sprinkles for mixing, while PLUS lists whole coloured varieties for decorating.
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Assuming every colour has the same label
Ingredients and allergens matter if someone eating with you has a dietary restriction. Don’t rely on the details for a different variety you’ve used before.
Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the current packaging of the exact sprinkles you’re serving.
A relevant brand to consider
De Ruijter
De Ruijter’s range includes crushed aniseed sprinkles and several varieties of whole coloured sprinkles at Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS.
- The crushed variety features in an Allerhande cupcake recipe, while PLUS lists whole coloured varieties for decorating bakes.
- The right variety depends on the recipe and the colour you want. Check the ingredients and allergen information on each pack.
Decorative aniseed sprinkles on Joybuy
These pink aniseed sprinkles are a good match for a baking project where children want to decorate cupcakes, cake or pastries. For a recipe that mixes crushed sprinkles into batter or buttercream, choose the type specified in the recipe.
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De Ruijter Pink Aniseed Sprinkles 330 g
For decorating cupcakes, cake or pastries. This pink variety contains 330 g; read the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging before use.
Frequently asked questions
Which aniseed sprinkles should I use in cupcake batter or buttercream?
Use crushed aniseed sprinkles if you’re following Allerhande’s recipe for mini cupcakes with aniseed: they’re mixed into both the batter and the buttercream. For another recipe, follow the type and quantity specified.
Can I use whole aniseed sprinkles on homemade biscuits too?
Yes. PLUS lists whole festive sprinkles, as well as blue and white sprinkles, as decorations for biscuits, cupcakes and cake. Choose the colour you want to use for decorating.
How should I store aniseed sprinkles while baking?
Store festive sprinkles and blue and white sprinkles in a dry place, as instructed in the product information from PLUS. Close the pack between decorating, and follow the storage and best-before information on your own packaging.
Should I check for allergens if the sprinkles are only used as decoration?
Yes, even when using them as a topping, check the ingredients and allergen information for the variety you’re serving. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergens must be listed in the ingredients list. So check the current label, especially if someone eating with you has a dietary restriction.