Solo Christmas bakers who don’t want leftovers
For a few crispbreads, biscuits or cupcakes, you don’t necessarily want to open a large pack. Albert Heijn describes De Ruijter Kleintjes as small portions you can use for decorating.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Home bakers who want their decorations to stand out
The shape or colour of the sprinkles can help you choose what to use on Christmas biscuits and cupcakes. In a Lidl recipe, Christmas wreath biscuits are decorated with chocolate spread and sprinkles once they’ve cooled.
People who eat chocolate sprinkles after Christmas too
If you’ll also use the sprinkles on crispbread or bread later, a larger pack may be a good fit. For example, Jumbo lists milk chocolate sprinkles in a 600 g pack.
What should you look for when choosing?
Before you start your Christmas baking project, work out how much you’ll decorate and whether you want to use the leftovers on crispbread or bread. Then choose the variety you want and check the label if you’re serving others.
| What to consider | What to look for | Most relevant to |
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| Portions and leftovers | Count the individual sachets and check the weight per portion; a small box doesn’t necessarily contain just one portion. | If I’m only decorating a few crispbreads or biscuits, I don’t want lots of opened chocolate sprinkles left over. Portion size is the top priority for around 29% of consumers. |
| Appearance and variety | Check whether you’re buying chocolate sprinkles, a mix or fruit sprinkles, and whether the shape and colour will suit your decorations. | For my Christmas biscuits, I mainly want a topping that looks right with the bake; around 29% of consumers give this choice priority. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety, even if other products share the same brand name. | When I’m baking for guests, I need to know what’s in both the chocolate sprinkles and the bake. Checking the label is the main concern for around 21% of consumers. |
| Using them after Christmas | Compare the pack size with how much you expect to use on crispbread, bread or other bakes after Christmas. | I use chocolate sprinkles after Christmas too, so I want to choose a pack I can finish. Around 21% of consumers prioritise being able to use them again. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a small pack contains one measured portion
A box may contain several sachets, while a regular pack may not have individually measured portions. This matters if you’re only decorating once.
Check the number of sachets and the weight of each one before you choose.
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Guessing the allergens from the flavour
Ingredients vary between varieties. Albert Heijn lists milk, soya and wheat, among other ingredients, in De Ruijter Hagelfeest.
Check the label on the exact pack just before serving, especially if you’re baking for guests.
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Not deciding when to add the chocolate sprinkles
When you want a topping that stands out, timing is part of the recipe. In its Christmas wreath biscuit recipe, Lidl lets the biscuits cool before adding chocolate spread and sprinkles.
Decide in advance whether you want to use the sprinkles as a topping, filling or spread, and follow the relevant recipe steps for your bake.
Brands to compare
De Ruijter
Worth considering if you’re weighing up small portions against a regular decorating mix.
- Albert Heijn lists eight individual portions in Kleintjes and also presents them as a decoration.
- Check the ingredients for each variety in a mix such as Hagelfeest; Albert Heijn lists milk, soya and wheat, among other ingredients.
Venz
A brand to consider if you’re looking for a milk and vanilla variety for decorating.
- Joybuy lists a Venz variety with milk and vanilla in a 380 g pack.
- Check the ingredients of your chosen variety if you’re baking for guests.
Jumbo
A good option if you regularly use milk chocolate sprinkles after your Christmas baking.
- Jumbo lists its own milk chocolate sprinkles in a 600 g pack.
- The product information lists milk; you may also have a lot left over after a small, one-off project.
Mister Choc
A brand to consider if you’re specifically looking for dark chocolate sprinkles.
- Lidl lists Mister Choc Hagelslag puur.
- Check the ingredients, allergens and pack size before choosing this variety for your baking project.
Chocolate sprinkles and toppings for decorating
These Joybuy products include chocolate sprinkles and fruit sprinkles for crispbread or decorating. They come in regular packs ranging from 200 g to 600 g, so choose a size based on how much you expect to use for Christmas baking and afterwards.
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De Ruijter Intense dark chocolate sprinkles – 200 g
An option if you want to use dark chocolate sprinkles on crispbread or as a topping for a small baking project.
The pack contains 200 g. If you need precisely measured amounts, check how the portions are divided; if you have allergies, read the latest label too.
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De Ruijter Fruit Sprinkles – 400 g
Choose these fruit sprinkles if you want a different look and flavour from chocolate sprinkles, for example to decorate cupcakes.
The pack contains 400 g. Check how much you need and, if you have allergies, read the ingredients on the latest packaging.
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g'woon milk chocolate sprinkles with smiley shapes – 600 g
An option if you want smiley-shaped sprinkles for decorating and will also use them after your Christmas baking project.
The pack contains 600 g. You may have a lot left over after decorating a few crispbreads or cupcakes; if you have allergies, check the latest label.
Frequently asked questions
When should I add chocolate sprinkles to Christmas biscuits?
Add the sprinkles once the biscuits have cooled if you want to use them as a visible topping. In Lidl’s Christmas wreath biscuit recipe, the cooled biscuits are decorated first with chocolate spread and then with sprinkles.
Are dark chocolate sprinkles automatically milk-free?
No, don’t rely on the word ‘dark’ alone. Albert Heijn says that De Ruijter Kleintjes dark chocolate sprinkles may contain traces of milk protein and lactose; check the allergen information on the pack you’re using.
How should I store chocolate sprinkles left over after Christmas baking?
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging and seal any opened pack securely. For a De Ruijter portion pack, Jumbo says to store it in a cool, dry place and advises checking the packaging for the use-by date.
Can I tell from the name ‘crispbread with chocolate sprinkles’ whether it contains iodine?
No, the name doesn’t tell you which ingredients were used in the crispbread and chocolate sprinkles. Check both labels separately if the type of salt used is relevant to your choice.