Want to coat homemade kruidnoten, often called pepernoten, completely in chocolate? Choose chocolate for melting: in the Allerhande recipe, cooled kruidnoten are dipped in melted chocolate. Chocolate sprinkles are better for a sprinkling of decoration; a box of pralines is primarily a separate gift option, not an automatic substitute for chocolate in a baking recipe.
If you want a complete chocolate coating, you’ll need a different method from the one used for a sprinkling of topping. In the Allerhande recipe, the kruidnoten are left to cool before being dipped in melted chocolate.
Want to sprinkle chocolate over a bake or dessert without dipping each kruidnoot? Albert Heijn’s product information lists bakes, cupcakes and desserts as uses for the chocolate sprinkle varieties featured.
If you’re baking for someone with a food allergy or intolerance, the information on the specific packaging matters. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises checking the allergen information in the ingredients list.
Choose this: if you want to coat cooled kruidnoten completely and leave the chocolate coating to set.
Bear in mind: you’ll need to melt the chocolate and dip the kruidnoten individually, as in the Allerhande recipe.
Choose this: if you want a sprinkling of decoration for a bake or an existing chocolate coating.
Bear in mind: sprinkling is different from the complete coating with melted chocolate used in the Allerhande recipe.
Choose this: if you’d like to give or share some chocolate as well as baking.
Bear in mind: fillings and varied ingredients. The assorted box described by Jumbo contains both filled and unfilled chocolate specialities.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Complete coating | Choose chocolate for melting and dipping, and decide how many kruidnoten you want to coat. | If I want to cover every kruidnoot in chocolate, I look for a product suited to that method. For around 31% of consumers, a complete coating is the top priority. |
| Sprinkled decoration | Decide whether you want chocolate sprinkles, flakes or chunks, and check that they’ll work with your bake. | If I mainly want to sprinkle something over a bake or kruidnoten quickly, the finished appearance is my main concern. Around 31% of consumers prioritise this. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the specific packaging. | If I’m baking for someone who needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know exactly what’s in the product I’ve chosen. This is the most important consideration for around 23% of consumers. |
| Quantity and gifting | Compare the net weight with how you plan to use the product. If you’re buying an assorted box, check which varieties it contains. | If the chocolate is mainly intended for sharing, I’m more likely to look at what’s in the box than at whether it can be used for coating. This is the first consideration for around 15% of consumers. |
The products featured are described as sprinkles or as an addition to bakes. The Allerhande chocolate-coated kruidnoten recipe uses melted chocolate for the coating.
Before buying, decide whether you want to dip or sprinkle, then choose a product that suits the method.
An assorted box may contain different fillings and ingredients. Jumbo describes the box featured as a mix of filled and unfilled chocolate specialities.
Check what’s in each box before using its contents in a recipe. If you’re catering for someone with a food allergy, check the allergen information too.
If allergens are a consideration, the information needs to match the product you’re actually using.
Before use, read the ingredients list and allergen information on the current packaging.
The amount of chocolate sprinkles needed for decoration isn’t directly comparable with the amount of chocolate needed for coating or a box intended as a gift.
First decide what you’re making, then compare the net weight of products with the same purpose.
A pack that’s much larger than you need for decoration may leave you with leftovers; a pack that’s too small may not be enough.
The De Ruijter dark chocolate sprinkles featured come in a 390 g pack.
The Venz milk chocolate sprinkles featured come in a 400 g pack.
The AH dark chocolate sprinkles featured come in a 400 g pack. Albert Heijn lists cupcakes and desserts among their uses.
Jumbo has separate ranges for chocolate sprinkles and for pralines and chocolates.
Lidl Netherlands lists Mister Choc dark chocolate sprinkles in a 600 g pack.
ALDI describes Kiekeboe dark chocolate sprinkles as coming in a 600 g pack.
These products are suitable for sprinkling over bakes or an existing chocolate coating. If you want to coat kruidnoten completely, choose separate chocolate for melting and dipping.
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A sprinkling option if you want to add a chocolate decoration rather than dip the kruidnoten completely.
Check the packaging for ingredients and allergens. If you want a smooth coating, choose chocolate for melting and dipping.
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A flake variety for anyone looking for a sprinkling of decoration rather than a complete chocolate coating.
Check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging before use.
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These chocolate chunks are ideal for a decorative finish if you prefer pieces to fine chocolate sprinkles.
Check the packaging for ingredients and allergens. For a complete coating, choose chocolate that you can melt according to your recipe.
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Dark chocolate sprinkles for anyone looking for a finish you can sprinkle on.
Check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging. For a complete coating, you’ll need chocolate chosen for the melting and dipping method.
For a complete chocolate coating, the Allerhande recipe uses melted chocolate, dipping the cooled kruidnoten into it. Chocolate sprinkles are a different option: use them as a decoration you can sprinkle on, for example over an existing coating.
Don’t assume that every praline is suitable. An assorted box described by Jumbo contains filled and unfilled chocolate specialities. Check the fillings, ingredients and allergens in the specific box before using any of its contents in a recipe.
Read the ingredients and allergen information for each product you choose before baking or sharing it. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists milk, soya, peanuts, nuts, eggs and cereals containing gluten among the allergens to look out for, depending on the person. Also check for any warnings about possible traces.
Use online information to compare products, but also read the packaging of the product you’ve bought before using it. That way, your decision is based on the ingredients and allergen information for that specific pack.
