If you want to serve speculoos at Christmas without any preparation, choose ready-made biscuits with a stated number of biscuits or portions. A baking mix is a good fit when baking is part of the get-together. Filled speculoos and speculoos spread have a different place on the dessert table from individual biscuits. For every option, check the quantity, ingredients, allergens and storage information on the label.
You want to put out biscuits with coffee or on the Christmas table without baking. Jumbo lists approximately 48 portions for its 600 g Bakkers Speculaas; ALDI lists 48 biscuits for its 600 g Biscotto Bakkersspeculaas.
You’re looking for a baking activity where you can choose the shape of the biscuits and have time to prepare them. Jumbo offers the 200 g Koopmans Speculaas biscuit kit for making 16–18 biscuits.
You want to crumble biscuits or use speculoos spread in a dessert, rather than simply serving individual biscuits. Lotus Bakeries describes its speculoos spread as an ingredient for spreading, decorating, dipping and mixing.
First decide whether you want to serve biscuits straight away, bake together or make a dessert. Then compare the quantity and label information within your chosen product type.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters most to |
|---|---|---|
| Biscuits to share | Alongside the weight, check the stated number of biscuits or portions. A large pack doesn’t necessarily mean the biscuits are individually wrapped. | When I’m putting biscuits out for guests, I want to know how many I can serve without baking first. Around 27% of consumers prioritise serving them straight away. |
| Baking together | Check the yield, required ingredients and preparation instructions for your chosen mix. | For me, shaping and baking biscuits is part of the Christmas activity, even if it takes time to prepare. This is the main priority for around 27% of consumers. |
| Filled speculoos or a dessert ingredient | Choose between a product to serve and an ingredient to use in a recipe. Check the filling, quantity and intended use. | I’m looking for something for a dessert platter or to use in a pudding, rather than just serving plain biscuits. This is the main priority for around 20% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and storage | Read the allergen information for the specific product and the storage instructions for after opening. | When ingredients or storage conditions determine my choice, I want to be able to check the label before serving anything. This matters most to around 26% of consumers. |
A weight of 600 g doesn’t tell you how many individual biscuits you can serve: ALDI lists 48 biscuits for its Biscotto Bakkersspeculaas, while Jumbo lists approximately 48 portions for its Bakkers Speculaas.
Start with the number of guests and check the number of biscuits or portions on the exact pack you’re choosing.
Plain biscuits, filled speculoos and spread are different products. For example, ALDI lists almonds and almond paste in its 2 × 250 g filled speculoos.
Check the current ingredients list and allergen information for the product you’ve chosen, even if you know the brand.
You still need to prepare speculoos made from a baking mix. The preparation instructions for the Koopmans mixes mentioned here warn against eating the dough raw and say it must be thoroughly cooked.
Plan to bake before serving, or choose ready-made biscuits if you don’t have time.
Also allow for oven time and any additional ingredients listed on the pack.
Biscuits can lose their crunch once opened. The Voedingscentrum recommends storing biscuits in a cool, dry, dark place in a well-sealed container.
Seal the pack carefully or use an airtight tin if you want to serve the rest later.
Lotus Bakeries lists products including plain speculoos biscuits and a Mega Pack of 20 × 2 biscuits. The brand also describes its speculoos spread as an ingredient for use in the kitchen.
Albert Heijn’s speculoos range includes mini speculoos biscuits, 600 g AH Bakkers speculaas and filled speculoos.
Jumbo lists 600 g Bakkers Speculaas with approximately 48 portions, and also offers Koopmans mixes for making speculoos at home.
ALDI lists 600 g Biscotto Bakkersspeculaas with 48 biscuits, as well as a 2 × 250 g pack of filled speculoos.
Lidl lists 600 g Bakkers speculaas and also features ways to use speculoos in Christmas desserts in its recipes.
These products suit different plans: ready-made biscuits to share, small biscuits for a dessert and speculoos spread as an alternative to individual biscuits. If you’re planning for a specific number of guests, check the number of biscuits on the pack.
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A pack of ready-made biscuits for serving with coffee or putting out for guests.
Pack size: 250 g. If you want to serve biscuits individually, check how many there are and whether they’re individually wrapped.
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Ready-made baker’s speculoos for anyone looking to put out a larger pack without baking.
Pack size: 600 g. If you’re planning for a particular number of guests, check the number of biscuits or portions.
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A pack of ready-made speculoos to serve with coffee or tea.
Pack size: 450 g. Check how many biscuits are in the pack before planning portions for your guests.
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These small speculoos biscuits are ideal for a dessert when you want to sprinkle them over the top or use them as decoration.
Pack size: 300 g. Check the packaging if you need individual portions for your guests.
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Speculoos spread for anyone who wants to share something other than individual biscuits.
Pack size: 700 g. The spread isn’t a substitute for a pack of speculoos biscuits to share individually.
Compare the stated number of biscuits or portions, not just the weight. ALDI lists 48 biscuits for its 600 g Biscotto Bakkersspeculaas; Jumbo lists approximately 48 portions for its 600 g Bakkers Speculaas. A portion, an individual biscuit and a piece of filled speculoos aren’t necessarily the same size.
No, a baking mix must first be prepared according to the instructions. The instructions for the Koopmans mixes mentioned here also warn against eating raw dough and say it must be thoroughly cooked. Choose ready-made biscuits if you want to serve them straight away.
Store the biscuits in a cool, dry, dark place in a well-sealed container, as the Voedingscentrum recommends for biscuits. Also check the storage instructions on your product’s packaging.
Read the allergen information on the label of the exact variety you’re buying. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergens must be listed on the labels of pre-packed foods. Don’t assume the ingredients are the same as those in another product from the same brand.
