Who is each option suited to?

Home bakers using spritz biscuits

Want to crumble spritz biscuits for a base or use them as a biscuit element in a Christmas dessert? Decide whether you’ll add chocolate or decorations yourself, and check how many biscuits your recipe needs.

People giving small Christmas gifts

If you want something ready to give and presentation matters more than its role in a recipe, a box of chocolates is a more obvious choice than a packet of spritz biscuits.

Shoppers checking ingredients and allergens

If ingredients or allergens affect your choice, read the information on the current packaging of the exact product you’re buying. Don’t assume that another spritz biscuit variety or box of chocolates has the same ingredients.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide whether you need biscuits for a recipe or a ready-to-give gift for Christmas. If you choose spritz biscuits, decide whether you want to decorate them yourself or choose a variety that already has chocolate on it.

What to consider What to check when buying Who is this important to?
Role in the recipe Choose spritz biscuits if you need biscuits or crumbs. Check the pack size and whether you want to use whole biscuits or crumbs. I want to make a biscuit base or use spritz biscuits as part of a Christmas dessert; a box of chocolates won’t give me the same biscuit texture. This baking function comes first for around 31% of consumers.
Gift presentation Check whether the packaging is suitable for giving as it is, and whether you want to give spritz biscuits or a box of chocolates. If the gift itself is the main consideration, I want to be able to give it without any further preparation. Gift presentation is the top priority for around 23% of consumers.
Chocolate coating Check whether the spritz biscuits you’ve chosen are plain or already coated in chocolate. I want to decide in advance whether to decorate the biscuits myself or serve a chocolate-coated variety straight away. Around 23% of consumers prioritise this choice of finish.
Ingredients and storage Read the ingredients, allergen information and best-before date on the packaging you’ve chosen; seal any opened biscuits properly. If the ingredients or when I’ll store the product affect my purchase, I want to be able to check the information on the specific pack. This is the most important factor for around 23% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Using a box of chocolates instead of spritz biscuits

    Chocolates and spritz biscuits have different textures. A box of chocolates won’t automatically provide the biscuit or crumbs a recipe calls for.

    Choose according to the role in your recipe: use spritz biscuits for a biscuit component, and chocolates when the recipe specifically calls for them or when you’re looking for a gift.

  • Relying on information for a different variety

    Ingredients and allergens can vary between products. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority stresses the importance of clear ingredient and allergen information on the labels of pre-packed foods.

    Read the label on the pack you’re actually buying, even if you’ve used a similar variety before.

  • Opening spritz biscuits long before you need them

    If you won’t need the biscuits until later for your Christmas baking, an opened pack needs extra care.

    Open the pack when you’re ready to use the biscuits and seal any leftovers properly. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing biscuits in a cool, dry, dark place.

Brands and shops to consider

Verkade

Worth considering if you’re looking for a chocolate-coated Nobo Sprits variety.

  • Verkade describes Nobo Sprits Melk as a biscuit coated in milk chocolate. Jumbo also lists a Nobo Sprits variety with double chocolate.
  • Check which variety, pack and ingredients apply to the product you’re buying.

PLUS

A supermarket own-brand option to look at if you’re after chocolate spritz biscuits in a tray.

  • PLUS lists Fairtrade chocolate spritz biscuits in a 200 g tray.
  • Check the current product listing and availability at your chosen shop.

Biscotto (ALDI)

An own-brand option for butter spritz biscuits, either plain or chocolate-coated.

  • ALDI lists Biscotto butter spritz biscuits in plain and chocolate varieties, as well as a 175 g pack containing 12 biscuits.
  • Check which variety and pack are available at your chosen shop.

Sondey (Lidl)

Lidl’s biscuit range is a useful starting point if you want to compare spritz biscuits in store.

  • Lidl describes Sondey as a brand with a range of biscuits and lists butter spritz biscuits separately.
  • Check the brand and variety on the pack you choose; a general range listing doesn’t tell you which spritz biscuits are available.

Jumbo

A shop where you can compare the listed Verkade Nobo Sprits varieties.

  • Jumbo lists Verkade Nobo Sprits with milk chocolate, among other options, as well as a 150 g double-chocolate variety.
  • A product listing isn’t a taste comparison; check the variety you choose and its current packaging.

Spritz biscuits at Joybuy

This selection is for using chocolate spritz biscuits in your Christmas baking, rather than choosing a box of chocolates as a ready-to-give gift.

Verkade Nobo Spritzed Milk Chocolate 150 g

Verkade Nobo Spritzed Milk Chocolate 150 g

A spritz biscuit coated in milk chocolate, ideal if you want to add a chocolate biscuit element to a Christmas dessert.

150 g pack. Check the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging of this variety before using it.

View at Joybuy

Frequently asked questions

Should I choose spritz biscuits or a box of chocolates for Christmas baking?

Choose spritz biscuits if you want to serve biscuits or use them in a dessert; choose a box of chocolates if you’re mainly looking for a ready-to-give gift. Don’t simply replace spritz biscuits with chocolates in a recipe when you need biscuits or crumbs.

Which spritz biscuits should I choose if I want to add my own chocolate?

Plain spritz biscuits let you choose the chocolate or decorations yourself. Chocolate spritz biscuits already have a chocolate coating on or in the variety you’ve chosen, so check the product description and packaging.

How should I store opened spritz biscuits until I’m ready to bake?

Seal opened spritz biscuits properly and follow the instructions on the packaging. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing biscuits in a cool, dry, dark place; check that they’re still in good condition before using them.

Where can I check the allergens in spritz biscuits?

Read the allergen information on the label of the pack you’ve chosen. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information is part of the labelling requirements for pre-packed foods; don’t rely on information for a different variety.

Is a spritz biscuit variety shown online suitable as a Christmas gift?

That depends on the packaging and what you want to give: a packet of biscuits or a box of chocolates that’s ready to give. Before buying, check the current packaging, contents and availability of the variety you’ve chosen.