Choose one biscuit per wrapper if each guest needs their own individually wrapped Christmas treat. A packet of two biscuits works for a two-biscuit serving, but not for handing out one wrapped biscuit to each guest. If you’re using the biscuits in a recipe, the number in each wrapper matters less than choosing the right variety and checking the label.
Want guests to be able to pick up a wrapped biscuit without opening packets or splitting portions? Look for packs with one biscuit per wrapper. Lotus Biscoff, for example, describes a box of 300 individually wrapped biscuits; a packet of two biscuits serves a different purpose.
A sealed packet of two biscuits can work with coffee or tea if that’s the portion you have in mind. Albert Heijn and Jumbo describe Lotus Biscoff Speculoos XL as ten packets, each containing two biscuits.
If you’re crumbling biscuits or using them as part of a Christmas dish, you don’t necessarily need individually wrapped ones. Lotus Biscoff suggests using its biscuits as an ingredient in cooking; check the variety, ingredients and allergen information for your recipe.
First decide whether you’ll hand out one biscuit at a time, serve them in pairs or use them in a recipe. Then match the number of portions, presentation and label to your Christmas plans.
Best for: a treat table or coffee station where each guest can pick up one wrapped biscuit.
Things to consider: the box of 300 described by Lotus Biscoff may be more than you need for a small Christmas gathering.
Best for: a pre-portioned pair to serve with coffee or tea.
Things to consider: if each guest needs exactly one wrapped biscuit, you’ll need a different pack size.
Best for: a recipe that uses the biscuits rather than handing them out to guests.
Things to consider: a standard pack won’t offer the convenience of individually wrapped portions. Once opened, follow the storage instructions for the product you’ve chosen.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Wrapped portions | Check how many biscuits are in each wrapper: a single biscuit and a two-biscuit portion aren’t interchangeable. | I don’t want to open packets when handing them out, so I choose a pack based on the number of biscuits per guest; this would be the top priority for around 39% of consumers. |
| Christmas presentation | Decide whether you want a biscuit that’s ready to serve or would rather bake and decorate your own. | If I want to style the Christmas table myself, decorating matters more than the convenience of a wrapped portion; presentation would be the top priority for around 23% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the label for the variety you’ve chosen, including allergen information and any warnings about cross-contamination. | If a guest has a food allergy, I want to check the exact packaging before serving anything; an estimated 23% of consumers would put checking the label first. |
| Quantity | Count wrapped portions rather than just biscuits, and check the best-before date and storage instructions. | For a small gathering, I don’t want lots of portions left over, but I need enough for repeated servings; getting the right quantity would be the main concern for around 15% of consumers. |
A sealed portion can also contain two biscuits. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list Lotus Biscoff Speculoos XL as ten packets, each containing two biscuits.
Check the number of biscuits in each packet if every guest needs exactly one wrapped biscuit.
A flavour description or dietary claim doesn’t tell you which allergens are listed for the variety you’re buying. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that 14 allergens must be labelled.
Read the current label for every variety you serve, including any warnings about cross-contamination.
Two biscuits in one packet make up one sealed two-biscuit portion. A larger individually wrapped biscuit is also a different size from a small speculoos biscuit.
Count the sealed portions that suit your serving plan, then consider the size of the biscuits.
Ingredients and allergens can vary between varieties or change when a product is updated. Albert Heijn therefore recommends reading the packaging itself.
Check the packaging you receive again before using the biscuits in a recipe or serving them to guests.
The speculoos range includes different pack sizes for serving and using in recipes.
ALDI Netherlands describes Biscotto chocolate biscuits in a pack of twenty.
ALDI Netherlands lists these large biscuits in a pack of six, each individually wrapped.
These Joybuy products include options for two-biscuit portions, individually wrapped biscuits and packets to share. Match the number of sealed portions to how you plan to serve the biscuits for Christmas baking.
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An option if you want to serve biscuits in pairs with coffee or tea, rather than give each guest one wrapped biscuit.
If you’re serving guests with allergies, check the label on the pack you buy.
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These syrup waffles suit a serving plan with portions of two; don’t count them as eight individually wrapped portions of one waffle each.
Check the allergen information on the packaging before serving.
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A good option if you want to hand out individually wrapped biscuits. The Ghost design isn’t specifically Christmas-themed, so consider whether it suits your festive occasion.
If you have food allergies, always check the current label.
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An option for handing out individually wrapped mini biscuits. Check how many wrappers are in the pack before planning one portion per guest.
Also check the allergen information for the variety you’ve chosen.
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The packets are handy for sharing speculoos biscuits on several occasions. Check how many biscuits are in each packet if you want to give every guest exactly one.
Check the label for ingredients and allergen information.
No, not if each guest needs one individually wrapped biscuit. Albert Heijn describes the Lotus Biscoff Speculoos XL 2-pack as ten packets, each containing two biscuits, while Lotus Biscoff lists one biscuit per wrapper for its box of 300. So check how many biscuits are in each packet.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack you’ve bought. For the 250 g Lotus Biscoff pack listed, Joybuy recommends sealing it well after opening and storing it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, heat and moisture.
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging for the exact variety you’re serving. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that 14 allergens must be listed on food labels; a flavour name or claim on the front of the pack is no substitute for checking.
